Amid the bustle of people coming and going, I spotted Anthony. Sonia clung to his arm, her eyes full of adoration.
They looked like newlyweds preparing their first home, their eyes filled with love for each other. Anthony had looked at me the same way when we moved in here, eager to build a life together.
“Miss, your donation form is ready. Miss?” The staff member’s voice snapped me out of my thoughts.
I signed the papers absentmindedly.
As I handed the form back, Sonia saw me and approached with a bright smile.
“Celine, you’re here too! What do you think of the apartment next door? I’ve been having nightmares lately, and you know Tony—he’s always worried about me. So, he bought me the apartment.”
I ignored her and turned to leave, but behind me, I heard a sudden scream.
When I glanced back, Sonia was sprawled on the ground, crying as though she had been pushed.
Anthony came running over, his face filled with concern as he helped her up. “Sonia, are you okay?”
His tone softened for her, but the moment his eyes met mine, his expression hardened. “Celine, I told you there’s nothing going on between Sonia and me. How could you be so cruel?”
Tears welled in Sonia’s eyes, and she tried to play peacemaker. “Tony, don’t…don’t be mad at her.This…This is my fault,”she said.“I shouldn’t have moved in and caused trouble.I’m just…not supposed to be here.”
“Sonia, you’re too kind!” Anthony snapped, glaring at me.
Their sibling charade made me sick. I turned to walk away, but Anthony grabbed my shoulder.
“Did I say you could leave? You owe Sonia an apology!”
I frowned. “Apologize? For what? For her tripping over nothing, falling by herself?”
Anthony’s face twisted with anger. “You obviously pushed her! Don’t think I don’t know what kind of person you are.”
I let out a bitter laugh.He always believed what he wanted to believe.
Seeing I wasn’t about to back down, Sonia stepped forward, biting her lip. “Stop arguing. I fell on my own. Celine didn’t push me.”
Anthony sneered. “Look at Sonia—so kind, so understanding. And then look at you. Why are you so mean and disgusting?”
