I Became the Guardian of My Twin Sisters After Mom Died — My Fiancée Acted Like She Loved Them Until I Discovered What She Really Said

“He’s delaying the wedding because of them. But once he adopts them, they’re legally his problem. That’s why I need them gone. We’ve got a meeting with a social worker soon.”

I leaned against the wall, trying to stay steady.

“The house? The insurance money? That should be ours! I just need James to wake up and put my name on the deed. After that, I don’t care what happens to those girls. I’ll make things miserable until he gives in. Then he’ll think it was his idea.”

My breath caught. How could I have been ready to marry her?

“I’m not raising someone else’s leftovers, Karen. I deserve more.”

I quietly stepped outside and closed the door behind me. My hands were shaking.

In the car, I stared at my reflection—pale, tense, and furious.continue reading …