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