Anger boiled in the pits of her stomach. She was used to her mother forcing the siblings to always put their best foot forward for everyone to see. But Aster just reached Stellar's bottom line.
Glaring at Aster, Stellar thought she could silence Aster and tell her the truth—about her relationship with Beau and the reason behind Cassy's engagement. But it was not her story to tell.
Besides, she already made up her mind not to sabotage her sister's chance of having a complete family.
Straightening her hunched back, Stellar held her chin up and spoke the words her mother expected to hear from her, "Who wouldn't be jealous of Cassy? Look at her. She's pretty, educated, and now, she's engaged to the most eligible bachelor in town. So yes, we can say I was a tad bit jealous because she has everything."
Looking at Cassy, Stellar sighed. She gave her sister a wry smile. "But really, I am happy for you, Cassy, and you know that."
