A cold smile touched Vera Xavier's lips when she saw the look in Cara Preston's eyes. 'Looks like Cara is ready to drop all pretenses. A bit earlier than I expected!'
She said calmly, "I've loved him for a lifetime. The bond between us is far deeper than you could ever imagine."
Cara Preston sneered, "A lifetime? You've got some nerve! You've only known him for a few days!"
After she finished, she seemed to realize her attitude was a bit off. She took a deep breath, put on a pitiful expression, and said, "Sister, I know you're the kindest to me. How can you bear to watch me suffer from this unrequited love? I'm truly in love with Nathaniel Nathan. I can't live without him. So, Sister, I'm begging you. Please, let me have him!"
She finished and then added emphatically, "As long as you agree to this, I'll do anything you ask!"
