PROLOGUE
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"So you are basically telling me that you will buy me?" I ask him or them because everyone is staring at me, and I feel Mrs. Maria's hand squeezing mine. I looked at her, and I saw a faint smile. She's a very lovely woman, very gentle and generous. Someone with whom you immediately get along with.
"I'm sorry, Selene. Emy, as you can see, is still quite young. She stated that she was still holding it in her hands, and it appears that she will continue to do so. Emy is their only daughter, who is only 10 years old and has asthma. She's always inside her room and never wants to go out since she's afraid of another attack. She's pretty close to me, and although I am not very fond of kids, she's a sweetheart.
"You will be officially part of the family, and we will take care of you like our true daughter, like a true Cavendish." Another man said, "Who is it?" It's Mr. Cavendish. I sigh and look at them once more. They are all making my head hurt and making my life difficult when I am already trying to start a simple life here. How did I get into this mess?
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