Verity’s POV
I froze for a moment, then tugged the corner of my mouth into a sarcastic smile.
So Kelsey wasn’t clueless about Tucker’s feelings after all. Hah. This bitch actually enjoyed it.
These two were clearly in love, yet still playing the stupid act of devoted siblings in front of everyone.
But I didn’t care anymore. What they felt for each other had nothing to do with me.
“I’m leaving soon.”
My tone was calm. “After that, however you want to enjoy your time alone together—go ahead.”
She let out a cold laugh and looked me up and down.
“You think I believe you?”
She leaned closer, her voice sharp and poisonous.
“Oh right, Verity, do you know why my mom was able to marry into your family? Tucker played a big part in that.”
My chest tightened. “What do you mean?”
“Your dad and my mom met because Tucker introduced them. He wanted me to have the same kind of happy life you did.”
“He’s been in touch with me all these years.”
My head buzzed. I could hardly believe what I was hearing.
“I really was happy,” she said softly. “But now—”
“I’m not satisfied anymore.”
“I don’t just want the eldest daughter status. I want Tucker, too.”
The next second, she suddenly grabbed me.
I didn’t even have time to react before she shoved me hard toward the coffee table.
The sound of shattering glass exploded.
“What happened?!”
Tucker rushed out almost instantly.
His first reaction was to pull Kelsey into his arms and check her.
“Tucker, I don’t know why my sister yelled at me like that…”
Kelsey trembled as she cried.
“She said I was shameless, that I seduced you, that I’m a slut…”
“She even tried to attack me. Tucker, I was so scared…”
“You’re lying!”
My voice tightened.
“Kelsey, stop making things up! There are cameras in the living room!”
For a split second, her face went pale, but she immediately doubled down.
“I didn’t lie! If you hate me so much, I’ll just leave, okay?”
I laughed in anger. “You—”
“That’s enough.” Tucker cut me off. His gaze landed on me, cold and unfamiliar. “Verity, apologize to Kelsey.”
I froze. “You want me to apologize?”
“Kelsey doesn’t have those filthy thoughts you’re accusing her of. You’re the one with a dirty mind, twisting things out of jealousy! Shouldn’t you apologize for what you said?!”
At that moment, I almost couldn’t stay on my feet.
“Tucker, you don’t believe me?”
I stared at him. “I never said those things. Check the footage, and you’ll see she’s lying!”