Chapter 55 Engagement Shadows Pt2

• "I thought, our image—yours and mine—might be tarnished if the Locatelli family finds out about the switch between you and Alethea. What will they say, right? So, I decided, I'll let you marry Arcel, but no one needs to know that you're not Alethea. You and your sister have so much in common, in the physical department at least. If you're going to get married, why not completely switch identities with your sister? No one will know unless you tell them.”
• My eyes widened at her words. Is she for real?! "Ma, that's not right!" I couldn't stop myself from speaking. I've already done enough wrong to Arcel. I don't want to add to it. "I'll tell Arcel the truth. I'm sure he will understand."
• "Thea, do you even hear yourself? If they find out we lied to them, do you think they'll still trust you? They hate being lied to. If they find out what you and Alethea did, no matter what the reason, they'll lose their trust in us—in you, and worse, your wedding won't push through! Is that what you want to happen?!"