Chapter 29

Celine’s POV

“I don’t know how to go through with my plan.” I grabbed my fork and sliced the cake in front of me. “Faith is always around,” I said before taking a bite.

“Don’t tell me you’re giving up?” Aunt Matilda taunted me.

“It’s not like that, Aunt Matilda. It’s just that what you’re asking me to do is really difficult.”

“Fine. If you don’t want to, that’s fine. Just prepare yourself for—”

“Aunt Matilda, please don’t blackmail me using my son. Please!” I snapped. The audacity of this woman!

“Well, just do what I say. Those two can’t get back together. I can’t allow Carnation’s daughter to be happy.”

I suddenly looked at her. “Y-you know Faith’s real mother?”

“Yes.” She seemed shocked at what slipped out and quickly looked away. She stood up and grabbed her bag. “You didn’t hear anything, Celine. I expect you to keep quiet. I’ll go first. I’ll call you again to check on what I asked you to do.” She walked out of th