Makinen Residence.“You still have the face to come here after what you’ve done to your sister?! Our family never treated you poorly. We raised you, but where is your conscience?!”From the moment Kirsi came in, Mia had been cursing at her.Mia usually ignored Kirsi’s existence.But now that Kirsi had infringed on her daughter’s interests, Mia could no longer hold back.All those years of forbearance in the past came crumbling down. She no longer had to tolerate Kirsi.Kirsi’s face was calm as she walked inside. It was as if she did not hear Mia as she walked upstairs.Mia, who was ignored, went over to stop Kirsi and pushed her. “I’m talking to you. Are you deaf?! Get out of my house! You’re not welcomed here!”Julian frowned as he sat on the sofa on the side, holding a cigarette in his hand, looking miserable.He did not want to meddle in their affairs.Kirsi stumbled from the push. She held onto the railing and raised her eyes to look at Mia.“I just want to see my sister
Julian’s face was filled with disgust when he mentioned Kirsi’s mother.“That’s why I showed my hand and didn’t conceal your existence. Thank God, your mother died early. If others hadn’t already known about you, do you think I’d still bring you back? I never even bothered to check whether you were my daughter because I simply didn’t care. To me, Lumi is my only daughter. We raised you the same way we’d raised an orphan to be Lumi’s companion. You shouldn’t exist in the first place. If you hadn’t shown up, all of this wouldn’t have happened at all!”Julian’s face was extremely glum. He had no qualms about pouring out all those things he kept hidden in his heart for so many years.He knew that this would harm an innocent child, but the damage this did to their family was heavy enough.What did he do wrong?His love for Mia was forever tainted and could never be washed away.Kirsi stood there in a daze, holding the handrail so tightly until her fingertips turned white. Her palms we
The door was not locked.Lumi sat on a rocking chair on the balcony, holding her favorite teddy bear that was half her height, with her laptop and phone on the table next to her.The computer screen was displaying a soaring chart of the stock market.Kirsi paused. She knew about Lumi's habit.When Lumi was in a bad mood, she liked to look at the stock market because at least, she still had money flowing in.It was also a coincidence that every time Lumi was in a bad mood, the stock market would soar.But now, the person who put her in a bad mood was her dearest sister.Kirsi suppressed her heavy heart and walked over step by step.Lumi tilted her head slightly and saw her.“You don’t need to shoot today?”Her tone was calm, as if nothing big happened.Kirsi paused and answered.“I took a leave of absence. I wanted to come over yesterday, but I couldn’t leave because that scene wasn’t completed…”This was also unexpected.Kirsi, who always shot her scenes in one go, was sl
Kirsi looked at Lumi and got straight to the point.“You’re not me, so you wouldn’t understand. Growing up here, I need to be so much more alert. Maybe you’re right. I am overthinking, and I do have low self-esteem, but in my situation, I can’t help it.”“Whatever.” Lumi was speechless because she had been nice to the wrong person for so many years.The balcony was surrounded by floor-to-ceiling windows, and the view of the garden outside was unobstructed and beautiful.Kirsi looked at Lumi and said, “Samuel and I broke up before you got married. He probably wasn’t in the right state of mind back then and felt that I deceived him, so he kept coming to pester me. But we didn’t do anything over-the-top. That’s just for the first few months after your wedding. After I made it clear to him, we didn’t have any contact again. I always stay in hotels and have countless paparazzi following me everywhere. There are also so many staff around, so I won’t risk my own future. This time, Samue
Lumi’s expression did not change in the slightest. She looked away and gently curled the corners of her lips.“Oh, you’re here to tell your love story? It’s all good now. When we get divorced, you can be with him openly.”Kirsi paused and pursed her lips.“Lumi, you know full well that’s not what I meant. I’m here to persuade you not to get a divorce.”Lumi let out a light laugh and took a sip of the rose tea that was placed on the side. “First of all, you should know that I don’t listen to advice. Secondly, you’re my sister, but when I got married, you hid your relationship with my husband from me. Did you think that you could justify it by breaking it off with him? Haven’t you slept with him when you were his lover and in a mutually beneficial relationship?”Lumi’s tone was impatient and contemptuous like she could not stand it anymore.Everything around Lumi was her favorite decoration, but at the moment, she only felt cold.“Or do you think that this kind of thing is very co
Julian’s words rang in Lumi’s ears.The light breeze outside rustled the treetops, but the temperature and humidity inside were just right.Lumi said in a low voice, “Dad, I just can’t get over it because that person is Kirsi. I won’t be able to get over it no matter how long it takes.”She told the truth.Julian sighed. “She won’t affect your life, and you shouldn’t feel like you’re the one who broke them up. If it wasn’t for your marriage, there would’ve been another woman. The Lindstrom family wouldn’t allow their son to marry an illegitimate daughter from out of nowhere. It’s all my fault. I shouldn’t have brought her back in the first place.”Lumi bowed her head in silence, and her eyes instantly reddened.She never disliked Kirsi just because they did not share the same mother.Lumi had done everything she could as a sister, but why did Kirsi want to hurt her so much?She closed her eyes and listened as Julian tried to negotiate with her.“Lumi, how about this? We can be
Julian Makinen smiled and nodded without saying anything.The Lindstroms did not know who Samuel had cheated on Lumi with.If they knew, they would not have said so.Mrs. Lindstrom also smiled regretfully.“Yes, Samuel was a bit of a jerk in the past, but he’s changed for the better. Ever since he married Lumi, Samuel has been devoted to his family and career and hasn’t looked at other women.”Samuel was at the side, being cautious and apologetic.He looked at Julian and Mia and had a humble attitude.“Dad, Mom, I’m really devoted to Lumi and haven’t done anything that wronged her since we got married. This is really a misunderstanding from all the trouble before we got married. This is also my fault. I shouldn’t have made a scene in front of her.”Mrs. Lindstrom echoed, “It’s good that you’re aware now. You should be a devoted husband after your wedding. I’ve already told you that our family won’t recognize anyone except Lumi. Those homewreckers can really daydream! How can th
Nicole was looking at some materials on the road when Julie called.“Baby, I just realized that I’m so blind!”Julie sounded like she was furious.Grant, who was sitting on the side, turned his head sideways and raised his eyebrows.Nicole asked in surprise, “What’s wrong?”“I invested in a film that Kirsi is starring in. Samuel just withdrew his investment probably because he’s trying to avoid her. As a result, he gave this opportunity to another bigshot who now wants to change the female lead!”Julie’s voice echoed in the car.Nicole thought about it for a few seconds. “Isn’t that normal?”Investors would certainly want to promote their own actress.Julie let out a light laugh.“When I was drinking with Lumi at the bar just now, we just happened to run into Samuel. I also bumped into Kirsi when I went to the bathroom. She was trying to get Samuel to help her. Damn! That scene was really an eyesore! That arrogant and aloof goddess on-screen who pitifully told us about her di