Marcus chuckled with resignation. "You are too smart and sharp-witted, Sabbie."

"It's okay, I can understand it. You have been relatives for so long, after all, it's only natural that she would want to come home and visit her family. Besides, it has nothing to do with my mother anyways." She paused, before pleading honestly. "Cousin Marcus, do you mind not telling my mom about this?"

She bit her lips and forced a bitter smile. "Though my mom refused to acknowledge her father and brother, the i