Chapter 31

　　DamonThe joyful cheers of the people overwhelmed me, like a massive wave in the ocean, making it difficult to think. I stood there, my mind in disarray, lost in a whirlwind of emotions brought on by this unexpected news.Was I dreaming? Did I really hear my father introduce Rina or Tori as her true identity to the crowd as his new bride?The surprise I felt was unlike anything I had ever experienced in my entire life. I was profoundly shocked. I had no idea this was going to happen; the news hit me like a sudden lightning strike on a sunny day. The woman who deceived us into believing she was my Serena was now introduced as my future stepmother. She was presented to the audience as if she had been a part of our family for a long time. Just thinking about it sent a shiver down my spine.Amidst the carefully orchestrated chaos, I couldn't ignore Mathilde's cunning smile. Her eyes sparkled with concealed and disdainful delight. She took pleasure in the horrors of this act, trapping us in a