Chapter 1518

The deserted alleyway echoed with the sound of a resounding slap that shattered the silence. Kisa's eyes narrowed as she glared coldly at the man before her. "Why are you trying to smear my name?" Thomas tilted his head, a reddish-purple handprint swelling on his cheek. "I'm sorry," he mumbled, his voice tinged with guilt. Kisa laughed bitterly, a sad smile spreading across her face. "Your apologies mean nothing to me. I thought I had family in this world, but you betrayed me. You chose to stand with your biological father, and for what? To frame me? Why, Thomas? Why would you do this to your own sister?" "Because I'm not your brother!" Thomas interjected, his voice low and firm. Kisa's eyes widened, shock written all over her face. "What do you mean you're not my brother?" Thomas suddenly fell silent, his eyes avoiding her gaze. In an instant, Kisa lunged forward and grabbed his arm tightly. "Then who are you? Where's my brother?" she demanded, desperation creeping into her voi