JANE's POV I quickly wiped away the tears that were rolling down my cheeks. I couldn't let myself cry in front of them. I'd shed too many tears over them. It hurt too much. Over and over again. My gaze shifted between Mom and Dad. I didn't know what to say. I needed to calm down first. I sighed deeply. "Mom, Dad, why must you involve me in this plan? I don't care if my sister and Robert end up together." "From the beginning, I knew that was your plan," I said, my voice firm. I held back my emotions, even though the tears threatened to spill. "I'm sorry, Jane, but I hope you understand the situation. Your sister depends on this," Mommy said. I was shocked. So much pain. Even now, Alice is still the center and priority in this family. What about me? Did I even exist in their lives? Was I

