"Sarah, of course not! How could you say that?” Simon’s face turned anxious, as if afraid of being misunderstood. He hurriedly explained, “We’ll keep taking care of Ella. We have a big family, besides. It’s not like we can’t spare a seat at the table, right? We’re not about to let her starve.”
Guilt flickered across his face. I shot him a glare, my voice sharpening as I said to him “At least you have some decency. However, Ella isn’t just another mouth to feed. We’ll continue to provide for her as usual. I don't think she needs to know the truth. Just tell her ... that Cassie is her long-lost twin sister. We recently found and brought home.”
“What? No way!” Simon’s displeasure was immediate when he heard that. His voice rose and a strange look crossed his face. “Cassie and Ella look nothing alike! Besides, why should we waste more money on someone who isn’t even our real daughter?”