“Aria, it’s my fault that you think this way, but the truth from back then is as I said. you are my daughter.”
“If you don’t believe me, we can do a DNA test.”
Raphael gently tapped Aria's shoulder, signaling her not to agree.
Of course Aria wouldn't agree.
Roxanne’s scheme was too elaborate. From the time Lilith first returned, or perhaps even earlier, when their identities were switched, she must have anticipated this outcome.
It was highly likely that Roxanne had kept a hair sample from Sylvia for a DNA test.
If that happened, Aria would be trapped with no way to defend herself.
“I have already signed a declaration severing our ties, which has also been filed with the police. Legally speaking, we have no relationship.
I will not agree to a DNA test. I will not acknowledge any DNA test concerning me.
Besides, when you signed the agreement, did you not know my identity? If you, the person who knew the truth, could sign it then, why should I give you a chance now?”
As Aria spoke, her spine was rigid, showing no hint of guilt or indecisiveness.
Her voice was clear and firm.
“That's right. The whole thing was a huge scandal, but Roxanne never revealed the truth back then. Now she’s gathering so many people under the pretense of a funeral to stage a family reunion. It’s really not appropriate, is it?”
“Exactly! If Aria agreed with Roxanne, wouldn’t this funeral instantly turn into a family reunion party?”
“She says she thought of Lilith as her own daughter, but honestly, I don’t see how any of this today is for Lilith’s sake.”
“Didn’t we hear a while ago that the Rowan family was trying to marry Lilith off? If it wasn’t for that man from the Evernight family stopping them… Well, you can imagine.”
The murmurs spread through the crowd. Aria placed a chrysanthemum next to Lilith’s urn and bowed quietly.
Then she turned and left.
Eveline, having just gotten this massive piece of gossip, quickly relayed everything she knew to Gideon.



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