The Truth Was Far From What It Seemed on the Surface

Seeing the confusion and horror on Cassia's face sank Liliana's heart. This issue indeed sprung out of nowhere, something her mother wouldn't ever expect to hear coming from her.

As Liliana transitioned from a child to a young teenager, Cassia rarely talked about the late Luciana and Gerry. Even without asking why, she knew bringing up her deceased grandparents would upset her mother.

During the few times when Cassia brought Liliana to visit Luciana and Gerry's burial sites, her mother would mostly stand in silence after paying respects.

The young Liliana remembered seeing the downcast look on Cassia's face as they were clad in black outfits.

Growing up, Liliana understood that any topic related to her maternal grandparents somehow became an unspoken taboo in their small household of two.

'Snap out of it, Lili.'