Chapter 3

That evening, I returned home after signing contracts at the company.

My bedroom door was slightly ajar.

Looking inside, I saw Ethan sitting at the desk—and Tiana wearing my nightgown.

The next second, Tiana threw her arms around Ethan from behind.

Her face was flushed, eyes sparkling like a startled deer.

Ethan turned around and saw it wasn't me—but he didn't immediately push Tiana away.

As the two of them gazed at each other with obvious chemistry, I kicked the door open.

Tiana jumped back like a frightened deer, clutching her hands to her chest.

"Serena! You scared me. Why are you always so rough?"

I said flatly: "Why are you in my room wearing my nightgown?"

She lowered her head shyly, twisting the hem.

"All my nightgowns were in the wash. Mom said I could borrow yours. You don't mind, right?"

"Actually, this nightgown is a bit tight on you anyway. It fits me perfectly."

"And I think it looks better on me than on you."

How shameless. I sneered. "Get out."

Tiana's eyes immediately welled up with tears. She bit her lower lip.

"Why are you so mean to me, Serena? We're sisters. Can't I even come in your room? Do you hate me? Is that why you're always attacking me?"

Then she looked on the verge of tears, casting a helpless glance at Ethan.

I looked at Ethan too.

He frowned, thinking for a moment before saying: "Tiana is pure and kind-hearted. She doesn't have any bad intentions."

"Besides, you're her sister. You shouldn't be so harsh with her."

Tiana quickly covered Ethan's mouth with her small hand.

"Don't scold Serena because of me. I don't want you two fighting over me. You two need to stay happy together."

With that, she wiped her tears with her little hands and ran out with her head down.

I heard her soft crying from the living room.

"I never imagined... my ideal Prince Charming... would actually be living in our house. Isn't that fate? But he belongs to Serena..."

And my parents' comforting voices.

"Neither of you is married yet... how does he 'belong' to your sister?"

"Girls need to be bold... pursue true love."

Looking at Ethan's slightly dazed expression, I knew.

He was starting to change.

A few days later, I arrived at the company in the morning. HR specifically handed me a new hire form.

Tiana.

Position: Chairman's Special Assistant.

I, the general manager, hadn't been informed at all.

When I walked to Ethan's office, I heard Tiana's sweet voice inside.

"Ethan, you're so good to me, giving me such a high salary. Won't Serena be upset when she finds out?"

Through the crack in the door, I saw Tiana leaning across the desk to adjust Ethan's tie.

Ethan looked down at her, his eyes showing a hint of affection.

"Your sister, she..." Ethan paused. "She's too calculating. Don't tell her."

Tiana's eyes lit up, shimmering with emotion.

"What about me? Everything I'm thinking, I only tell you."

Watching Ethan's obvious interest, I just wanted to warn him.

Ethan, don't be stupid.

In the following days, Tiana spent every day by his side at work, gazing at him adoringly.

At home, laughter echoed from the kitchen as they cooked together.

"If Ethan marries Serena, then Ethan and I will become family too."

"But I'll probably be alone forever..."

Tiana sounded cheerful, but her voice carried loneliness.

Ethan paused, then said indulgently: "Silly Tiana. Even if I don't marry her... can't we still be family?"

Two weeks until the wedding.