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“Did you plan this with Mom, sis?” Bella stood up and slowly walked toward Anastasia.

Anastasia’s eyes widened in confusion. “What plan?”

“You know I love him, and you know he’s my Prince Charming! Why?!” Bella’s voice grew louder.

Anastasia was frozen in place, still bewildered. “Prince Charming?”

Anastasia never expected her life to resemble a Cinderella tale, especially the role as the stepsister. When her parents arrange her marriage to Ethan Harrington, the man her step sister Bella has loved since childhood, her peaceful ten-year life in this new family starts to crumble. As she navigates the complexities of love and loyalty, Anastasia is convinced that Ethan’s heart belongs to someone else. With misunderstandings and tangled emotions at play, she must decide whether to follow her heart or fulfil her family's expectations. Will she find her own happiness, or will she be forever cast in the shadows of Bella's unfulfilled fairytale?"

The Untold Story of Cinderella’s Stepsister

The creak of the door finally shattered the silence haunting the room. Anastasia turned quickly, catching a glimpse of light spilling through the opening. "Delilah?"

The footsteps drew closer, and a figure stepped into the room, smiling. "Should I introduce myself?"

A chill ran through Anastasia as she took in the sight of the person standing before her. Even in the dim light, she could make out their features, and the realisation sent goosebumps prickling along her skin.

"What… what are you doing here?" Anastasia stammered, her voice barely steady as she looked around, her panic rising.

"What am I doing here?" Natalie echoed with a mocking tilt of her head. "You should have known I'd find you eventually. Or did two years make you forget?" Her smirk widened, cold and taunting.

A Mistake