Chapter 66

Shannon and Lily's kinship soon became widely known throughout Ember Creek High School. Upon learning about their kinship, Ian conducted an investigation. He discovered that Lily's biological mother had abandoned her when she was young, leaving her to be raised by her grandmother. Years later, her mother audaciously asked Lily to take Shannon's place in marrying Loid Laurier for the sake of the Martinez family's honor despite her previous abandonment of Lily. Shannon had rejected the marriage proposal herself, yet others accused Lily of stealing her fiancé. Ian truly felt that Lily was judged unfairly, and he couldn't help but feel sorry for her. He finally understood why Lily always seemed so cold and distant. No one would be happy in her position. Anya said with a bitter smile, "She doesn't need the Martinez family's acknowledgment. She deserves better." She shifted her gaze to Lily, who had her back to them. Her figure was slender and desolate, which was heart-wrenching to wa