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don't talk to my son-in-law that way, Olivia. I know you are my daughter's best friend, but it's best you also know your place". The voice echoed as someone walked into the ward.I stiffened, going pale while Lily had on a smirk immediately. It was Mum, walking in elegantly with her bodyguard."Mother". I tried to greet her but then she stopped me with her hand."Shush it, Lila. How dare you watch an outsider bully your older sister?" She raged at me, her eyes holding no emotions as she looked at me from up to down like I was some sort of dirt."Mum! Enough. Lila has nothing to do with this". Lily tried defending me just to put on some show for Lucien to prove she was a good big sister."Oh! Cut it out, you pretentious bitch". Olivia snapped while scrunching up her nose at Lily in disgust."Thomas, please throw that nuisance out". Mum ordered, commanding her guard who did as told immediately.The thin lines of my brows jumped in surprise and I immediately spoke up."No, stop," I screamed, but Thomas ignored me and dragged a struggling Olivia out, leaving just me, Lily, and Mum in the ward. The doctor had already left when Olivia began insulting Lucien."So what is the problem this time around? I wonder when you will ever stop being such a drama queen". Mum spat out with no regard for my feelings, pausing to check her newly manicured nails."Also, Why can't you learn to do things without making a fuss like Lily. She always comports herself". Mum added and I turned away to hide my tears.It wasn't a thing of surprise anyway. I was always the imperfect fool, while Lily was the perfect one. It's obviously why Lucien is so smitten with her."Lila is pregnant, Mum," Lily announced, and I heard Mum draw in a sharp intake of breath as her bag fell to the floor."That was not part of the plan". She commented calmly and I could feel her piercing gaze on me. My lips trembled as I pondered what I should do.'Tell the truth'. My subconscious whispered and I decided to do so.I summoned up the courage, raised my head, and turned to look at everyone."I would love to speak to Lucien alone". I pleaded and noticed Lily's face go as pale as a piece of white sheet."W-what?" She stuttered, tightening her grip on Lucien who furrowed his brows at me in confusion."Why?" He questioned, and I was about to answer when Mum caught in."Oh! Ignore her. She is being dramatic as usual". I knew Mum was on Lily's side. She didn't want Lucien to know the truth as well, and just the knowledge of that hurt so much.Why was the whole world just against me, what did I do wrong?"I am not being dramatic. I need to speak to him". I yelled, frustrated and startling everyone. Lily's eyes drew around the room consciously as she refused to let go of Lucien, who had already agreed to speak to me privately.Finally, Both Lily, mum, and her guard were sent out."How can I help you sister-in-law?" Lucien inquired, standing a