Chapter 146 | Story

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[Dahlia's Point of View]

Dahlia was having breakfast with her stepbrother at the Matsumoto household.

(Ah, I'm so happy…)

Dahlia had lived a life far removed from what happiness truly meant.

She had never been loved in the genuine sense by anyone—not even by her family.

Since she was young, Dahlia had longed for a family.

A kind mother, a wise father, and siblings would have made it even better. …But none of those wishes ever came true.

What she desired was ordinary happiness.

The kind of simple, everyday joy that one could find anywhere; something that felt natural and taken for granted.

…And now.

It was right in front of her.

A gentle stepmother, a caring stepbrother, and a best friend who was also her sister-in-law.

Somehow, wonderful and kind people had gathered around her without her even realizing it.

(I could just die happy now.)

Dahlia felt as though she could consider herself finished with life because she was so content.

However…

(No, that’s not right. This situation is bound to fall apart somewhere along the line.)

The rumors about Rika's pregnancy had leaked to outsiders.

She couldn’t shake the feeling that it would lead to trouble ahead.

(When that happens, I need to support both of them.)

For Dahlia, both Rika and Shinji were very important family members to her.

(I will protect you both. Big brother, Rika-tan. Your happiness.)

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