Chapter 413: Cracks in the Truth

“He’s my brother,” Emma finally said after a long pause, feeling torn inside. She rarely lied, and when she did, her ears would turn red. Her mother had told her that for now, they couldn’t reveal the truth about Sonny being Yvonne’s child. Marcus rested his chin on his hand, his gaze lingering on Sonny, as if seriously contemplating Emma’s answer. “Is that so?” His voice carried a playful tone, as if testing her in a psychological game. Yvonne, hearing this, glanced back at Marcus, her heart tightening with an uneasy feeling. Marcus forced a smile, his eyes meeting hers. “Yvonne, I really like you.” Yvonne froze, her lips parted slightly, but she didn’t know how to respond. A subtle awkwardness filled the air, her heart raced, and a blush crept onto her cheeks. Soon, the cake was ready. Yvonne washed the fruits and began arranging them in small bowls. At the same time, she took some building blocks from the toy box and handed them to the siblings, encouraging them to play in