The Real Daughter Takes Back Her Life

Joseph's words touched me. I thought that I shouldn't be here by fate, but all my family members were trying to make me feel welcome.

Mom took me upstairs to my room, saying, "Baby, this is where you lived when you were a child. I have been helping you clean it. I knew you would come back."

I didn't expect Fiona to keep my room all the time. Even with Tara by her side, she had never forgotten me.

As she spoke, she began to cry. I quickly hugged her, saying, "All right, Mom, I'm back. I'm glad that I can go back to your side. I'll treat Tara like my own sister."

I came to my room.

My room was a suite where photos of me were everywhere. The toy room from my childhood was still there. Everything was so clean and familiar.

This suite alone was as big as the house of my adoptive parents.

At this sight, I couldn't help but feel a little sad.

"I'm the real lady of the Smith family," I couldn't help but think.

Tara, who was three years younger than me, was in her third year of high school. It was a noble school where strict management was in place, so she lived in the dorm.

She, who had been attending classes for the past few days, should be back home today.

Early in the morning, Mom and Preston took me to visit Mr. Brook, Cesar's grandfather.

Before we could arrive, Mr. Brook had been waiting at the door.

He, who had been smiling, saw a long Lincoln stop in front of the Brook family's mansion.

As soon as I got out of the car, Mr. Brook came up to me.

"Cara, I finally see you again. The last time I saw you, you were only five years old."

Hearing his words, I knew Fiona would cry again soon.

I quickly changed the topic, saying, "Where's Cesar? Is he inside?"

At my words, Mr. Brook smiled more happily and said, "Come on, let's go. I'll take you to Cesar."

I thought, "Mr. Brook is so elated."

Upon entering the mansion, I saw Cesar talking to a girl who looked the same age as Tara.

Just like Joseph, Cesar was five years older than me.

As soon as I entered the door, Mr. Brook excitedly introduced me.

"This is Cesar's younger sister, Alice. She's the same age as your younger sister, and they're classmates. She used to be in other cities with her parents, so you've never seen her before."

Upon seeing me, Alice hugged my arm and said, "Cara, Grandpa always talks about you. You're so pretty."

Tara would never smile like this in front of me, but she would always do so in front of Cesar.

It was time for a meal soon. It couldn't be more evident that Mr. Brook was very happy.

He looked at us and smiled all the time.

Before the meal, he stood up and said, "It's great news for both of our families. Before Cesar's grandmother died, the engagement between us had been on her mind. Now it's time to talk about it."

No wonder he looked so energetic and joyful upon entering the room.

"Cesar is not young anymore, and our two families have been friends for generations.

"Now that Cara is back and about to graduate, it's time to discuss the marriage between they two."

His words scared me so much that I choked on my own saliva. Cesar handed me a piece of tissue right away.

Everyone around us was looking at us with smiles on their faces.

I looked at Cesar with pleading eyes. Although we had been hanging out together for a few years, he must have his own sweethearts.