My eldest Brother, William Stone, suddenly jolted, and his fork slipped from his hand, clattering to the ground.
I glanced up cautiously at him as he crouched down to retrieve them. ‘Everyone here is so strange. Low IQs, weak bodies, and terrible vibes. I really need to make my exit soon. There’s no way I’m dying alongside these people, especially since they’ve never treated me well.’
‘Well, maybe my parents are okay,’ I added to myself, sneaking a look at my parents, who were both gazing at me with concern. ‘Not sure yet. I’ll have to keep observing.’
Natalie’s eyes softened as she smiled at me with a warmth that made me a little uneasy. “Yunice, have you met Dory before?”
“No, I haven’t. But I’ve heard about her.”
‘No, but I’ve eaten my share of the gossip about her,’ I added inwardly.
‘She’s Alicia’s best friend. That’s why the family decided she was the top choice for this arranged marriage. They’re two peas in a pod—both as scheming and ruthless as they come.’
‘Oh, and she’s pregnant, too. William’s about to become an instant dad the moment they get married. How fun is that?’ I couldn’t help but snicker inwardly.
William, who had just picked up his fork, snapped them in half with a loud crack.
“William and Dory haven’t spent much time together at all. Maybe we should wait a bit longer before
