Chapter 41 A Rift Between Sisters Claudia didn't calm down until her brother bribed her with candy . Even then , she limped out the door crying . Her parents were furious when they saw her in such a state . Back then , by a twist of fate , they hadn't meant to hurt Zoey , but the whole situation left things awkward . Once they learned Zoey had a miserable life , Lottie and her husband were overcome with guilt . They acted quickly . Angus was forced into a divorce and thrown in jail . They also gave Zoey enough money to survive her lowest days . When Zoey returned home , the very first thing she did was change Lydia's last name to Lydia Wallace . It was her way of reminding everyone - Lydia was her daughter . Back home , in her grandmother's care , life became easier for Lydia . From then on , they kept in closer contact with Lottie's household . But Lydia had confessed to her mother that she never liked visiting Lottie's home . She didn't like Claudia either . Everything seemed too perfect there , making her feel small . Her mom just stroked her hair and told her quietly , " Whatever Claudia has , you'll have too . " Lydia had sensed something was wrong before Zoey's accident . Her mom said so many things to her during that time , as if she were saying goodbye . Occasionally , she caught her late at night , talking to herself . " My daughter will live better than Lottie's daughter . Everything Lottie owes me will be repaid . " That side of her mother was so different from the gentle , kind woman she usually saw . But Lydia never doubted one thing - her mom loved her . Zoey had given up everything for her . Lydia looked at Claudia , the cousin who had always seemed out of reach . " Do you think I stole 1/3 Chapter 41 A Rift Between Sisters your family ? " she asked softly . Finished Then she laughed . " But it was mine to begin with . I only took back what should have been mine . " Claudia darted her eyes . " What do " What do you mean ? " Lydia didn't answer . Instead , she went on , " Our mothers ' lives couldn't have been more different . But that's okay . The gap between us will only keep growing . " As she spoke , their brothers came walking up from the cemetery through the rain . " Claudia , " Lydia said , smiling through the storm , " you're lucky . Even at the end , Grandma still favored you . Do you know her very last words ? " She grinned , rain running down her face , and whispered three chilling words , " Help me please ! " Claudia's eyes turned red at that . She lunged forward and grabbed Lydia by the throat . " It was you ! You killed Grandma ! " Lydia struggled to breathe , but she still laughed . " Me ? Kill her ? No, no . At most , I just didn't save her . Why should I ? We were both her granddaughters , but she always protected you , always put you first . Why ? You're the one who killed her . If you hadn't clung to her , if you hadn't leaned on her for everything , she wouldn't have died . " Claudia's eyes burned with rage . " She loved you too ! When we first came home and your dad kept showing up to harass us , she stood up for you . Later , she gave me a little extra attention because our parents spoiled you more . That's all ! " " So what ? " Lydia's voice was hoarse , her tears blending with the rain . " The day I changed my name , I swore - no one would ever treat you and me differently again ." Her breath caught in her throat . She was almost choking , her tears streaming down with the rain . " Claudia ! " Zane came rushing over and shoved Claudia away . Claudia's body crashed hard against Zoey's gravestone . Clarence dropped his umbrella and scooped Lydia into his arms . He hurried out without even glancing at Claudia . Zane looked between them - Clarence running with Lydia , and Claudia , hunched and gasping in pain by the grave . After a moment's hesitation , he sighed , raised the umbrella , and ran after Clarence . He held it over him and Lydia , letting half his body soak in the rain . 2/3 Chapter 41 ARIL Delween Sisters Finished From Clarence's arms , Lydia turned her head . Through the heavy curtain of rain , she saw Claudia standing alone , trembling in front of the grave like a small tree battered by the wind . For a fleeting moment , Lydia felt as if their lives had been switched . Gifts 第 10 Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!