Hunter also ntioned that when Rose spent all the money, he would wire more into the account, encouraging Rosemary to shop without any financial worries.
He even extended the offer to include all the other subsidiaries under Collins Fashion. If Rosemary had an eye for any of them, Hunter would gladly gift them all to her.
Furthermore, wherever Rosemary wished to visit or whatever she dread of doing, Hunter promised to accompany her all the way.
It was since then, wasn’t it? Hunter started to change.
Because that day when she asked Hunter to go shopping with her, he initially said he was busy. But monts later, he reassured Rosemary with these promises.
A four-leaf clover necklace was sothing she had never received in her life!
Yet, Rosemary not only received this precious necklace but also seventeen other invaluable gifts from Hunter!
He justified this by stating that he missed out on Rosemary’s life for the past eighteen years, so he wished to make up for it with those gifts. But he would doubly compensate the missing companionship in the days to co.
Was it from that ti that Hunter began to change?
She rembered once when Hunter bought Rosemary an entire set of limited edition lipsticks, claiming that Rosemary could use them for work. When she playfully accused Hunter of favoritism, he simply brushed her off, saying she didn’t need them.
It was clear she could have used them for attending parties or performing on stage.
But Hunter was blatantly partial!
There were countless instances like this.
In the past, she was naive, never questioning.
Now, when she looked back, each incident felt like an arrow piercing through her heart.
How had she not noticed? Noticed how Hunter had changed!
He had beco biased, indifferent, and unsympathetic!
A long ti ago, when their family visited their grandparents in the hospital, Hunter casually draped his arm around Rosemary’s shoulders and started a conversation with her.
When she reached out to hold Hunter’s hand, he asked her to let go.
The difference in treatnt was indeed stark!
Moreover, in the hospital, Hunter told Rosemary that she could focus on her college studies while the fashion company’s affairs would be handled by Dean. Even if Rosemary was not working, her monthly salary would be paid in full.
At that ti, half-jokingly, she expressed her envy, wondering when she would be able to manage the company like her sister.
But Hunter only remarked that she was too pampered from a young age to handle company affairs.
Her parents echoed the sa sentints, noting her lack of managent experience due to her sheltered upbringing. They encouraged her to focus on her studies and worry about the future later.
Why hadn’t she realized the family’s bias before?
At this mont, Martha knocked on her door. Not waiting for her consent, she pushed the door open impatiently.
"Serena, I’m sorry I’m late."
Martha saw the girl sitting on the bed, her eyes red and swollen from crying, and her heart ached.
"I had the day off today. Rember, you said the bakery items at Tranquil Haven Café were delicious? So I queued up for three hours just to buy so for you. But when I got ho, that wicked witch wouldn’t let bring them in. She said Hunter had punished you by making you reflect on your actions in your room."
This wicked witch was none other than Edith.
Seeing the panting Martha who had rushed over, caring about her, the last defense in Serena’s heart broke, and she cried even harder.
"Serena, don’t cry." Martha was at a loss for words to comfort her.
Serena had never cried out loud like this before. Even the vigilant Edith standing outside the door could hear her clearly.
Seeing her crying her heart out, all Martha could do was hand her so tissues and wait for her to stop crying before wiping her tears.
"Martha," Serena lifted her swollen eyes and asked in a hoarse voice, "Do you still rember, a long ti ago, when Hunter invited to the observation deck to chat?"
"Of course, I rember," Martha said while bending down to help her wipe her tears. "Hunter said it was normal for everyone to be concerned about Rosemary’s feelings, as she had just returned ho. You might have misunderstood that everyone was treating you differently than before. But in everyone’s eyes, you were still a part of this ho—nothing had changed."
Serena didn’t expect Martha to rember so clearly. Tears fell again. At that ti, Hunter spoke so sincerely, she believed him.
Looking back now, she was really naive—too naive!
"Hunter also asked you then how your parents and brothers had been treating you over the years. He said that what they gave to Rosemary was what you had for the past eighteen years. This was originally Rosemary’s ho.
Rosemary was supposed to co back and enjoy the life that should have belonged to her."
When Serena heard this, her tears fell, and she gave a tragic smile.
"He also said that Rosemary was the real daughter of the Collins family. They should be kind to her. As her brother, he should pamper and cherish her, especially after she had suffered outside for eighteen years. Her future life should be doubly compensated. You even explained that you had no animosity towards Rosemary, but Hunter cut you off, saying that he could tell how much animosity you had."
Serena’s smile beca even more bitter and sorrowful.
Yeah, since then, Hunter had stopped trusting her—stopped listening to her explanations—only believing what he saw.
"Hunter said that even if Rosemary returned ho, the affection they had shown you over these eighteen years was not fake. You could still stay, like before—buy whatever you wanted, do whatever you wanted—no one would restrict you or treat you differently."
Serena’s laughter was filled with tears.
"Hunter also said that Rosemary held no animosity towards you. Sotis it was you who were unreasonable first, but Rosemary was always tolerant, happy to have such a sister. He also said sothing like, Rosemary accepted you for the sake of the parents and brothers, and it gave you an opportunity to be envious of her, to hurt her. If she had firmly refused to let you stay in this ho from the beginning, have you ever thought about what your fate would be?"
Serena laughed heartbreakingly for a while before saying, "Martha, you told then that Hunter was indirectly warning that if I didn’t get along well with Rosemary, I would have to leave ho. At that ti, I didn’t believe your words. I thought Hunter was right. I must have been hit on the head!"
At that ti, she doubted herself, feeling that this ho indeed didn’t belong to her. The love of her parents and brothers, the luxurious lifestyle, the servants’ attention—all didn’t belong to her. She had enjoyed Rosemary’s life for eighteen years.
But now she realized that Martha was right. It was the fault of her parents for confusing the children.
How could she be blad? She also lost eighteen years of life being loved by her biological parents. She also suffered losses!
"It’s all my fault. I didn’t listen to you. I thought if I treated Rosemary as my real sister, they would treat as before."
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