Chapter 27

• Nathan stared into space for a long time, his eyes never leaving Rachel's. The weight of her words pressed down on him, making it hard to breathe. His jaw tightened, and his hands clenched into fists at his sides. His eyes, usually warm and inviting, were now cold and filled with a mix of confusion and anger. He took a deep breath, his lips pressed into a thin line as he struggled to process what he had just heard.
• "Y-You are joking?" he managed to find his voice, though it sounded distant and hollow. He stared deeply into her eyes, searching for any sign that this was some cruel prank.
• "No," Rachel mumbled, her voice barely above a whisper. "I don’t want to lie to you anymore. I have a sister. Her name is Sara, and we are estranged…."