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I overheard my foster parents saying they deliberately switched the babies ! Her voice was shrill , hoarse , laced with the desperation of a shattered dream .

Honestly , she sounded more genuine now .

Mom sidles up to me , whispering , When did you call your dad ? I didnt even see you ! I stare at her like shes got two heads .

How could I ? Ive been with you the whole time ! Besides , he wouldnt have had time to fake it in just a few minutes , would he ? Mom nods slowly .

Yeah , youre right .

Is this what they call a marriage telepathy ? Someone must have switched the hair samples ! Sarah glares at me , her eyes blazing .

It was you , wasnt it ! You didnt want to give L up your fancy life and your fiancé , so you swapped our hair ! Youre a snake ! Just like your real parents , youre lazy and only want to steal what others have worked for ! Trash , disgusting , evil ! She raises her hand to slap me .

But someone grabs her wrist , and whether its from the force or because shes a drama queen , she stumbles and falls to the floor .

Its my so called fiancé , Ethan Hayes .

Dad glares at him .

What are you doing here ? Ethan smiles politely .

Uncle , didnt you invite me ? r All charm and humility , but Dads never liked him .

Apparently , Mom and Ethans dad used to date back in the day , and after a messy breakup based on some misunderstanding , Ethans dad was heartbroken and insisted on a marriage pact between our families .

Dad wasnt thrilled but had to agree because of Mom .

When my older brother was born , Dad was ecstatic .

He set off fireworks for three days straight .

Then , I came along the next year .

Г Since then , hes been scheming to make Mom dislike Ethans dad to break off the engagement .

He never succeeded , and as Ethan got older , Dad started hating him by association .

So , I highly doubt Dad invited Ethan .

Ethan , smooth as ever , explains , A few days ago , Uncle invited me to discuss the engagement .

He said there was a mix up with the babies and asked if I wanted to call off the engagement or swap partners .

I was on a business trip out of state , but as soon as I got back today , I rushed right over .

Hmph ! The DNA results came out today , so لصنطل ببصبملم مط / ١٨ بيحصل صبي المصطحبيص < you showed up today .

Who do you think .

youre fooling ? Dad grumbles .

Clearly , Ethan outsmarted him again .

I mentally applaud Ethan , the master manipulator .

Sarah throws herself at him .

Ethan , Im supposed to be your fiancée .

Im the Hayes daughter .

Are you here to defend me ? Ethan smiles gently , but his tone is firm .

You can say a lot of things , but that is ridiculous .

In one fell swoop , he turns the tables , grabs her arm , and helps her back to the floor .

く Then , he stands next to me .

Ashley , this is too much .

How about you come back to my place for a few days so you can relax and clear your head ? Dads the first to jump in .

You think Im stupid or something ! Why would she go to your house ? The DNA results are back , what do you want to do , huh? If you want to take a fake one , go ahead , dont mess with my daughter ! I dont believe it ! I want another DNA test ! Sarah screams from the floor .