Chapter 34. Twisted Obsession

"Lana, please calm down," I begged, growing tired of her restless pacing and nail-biting.

She remained silent, continuing to walk back and forth across the room, consumed by her anxiety. I couldn't bear it any longer.

"Lana! Just stop!" I exploded, my frustration boiling over. Enough was enough. Big sis Reina had already made her feelings clear. How could Lana not understand?

"She knows, Amber! I only wanted to protect her and keep her close to me," Lana finally confessed, her voice trembling. I grabbed her by the shoulders, shaking her violently, desperate for her to snap out of it.

"Listen, Lana. Big sis Reina doesn't want you as a lover. She sees you as a sister and she needs a sister who will be there for her whenever she needs support. You can fulfill that role, but being her romantic partner just isn't realistic," I explained firmly.

"But why can't I be both, Amber? After waiting all these years, why does she choose Axel and ignore my love? It's n