The Mistress
Episode 27's

"Go back to your room. Don't think too much of anything." Abigail rubbed Rea's head gently.

Rea nodded, Rea closed her eyes as Abigail wiped away the tears on her face. There is a very big difference between Adam and Abigail. Abigail was very gentle, making Rea comfortable with her.

Rea thought Adam and Abigail were the same. Turns out his judgment was wrong, Abigail inherited the trait from both her parents.

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By nightfall, the Ainsleys were gathering in the dining room. Adam, the young man who often disappeared, now completes the dinner.

After dinner, Abraham began the conversation.

"Special to my two sons, Abi and Adam. Before you would have known, that Mommy and Daddy had raised a daughter in this house, Rea." said Abraham.

"You know, we've always wanted to have a daughter. But since your Mommy is sick, we have to bury that desire. But, two years ago, we found Rea. Rea's a good and obedient boy. And even while living in this house, Rea never troubled us. Even Rea always prides us on her achievements in school. We are lucky to have Rea." said Abraham, smiling warmly at Rea who dared not hold his head up.

"For Abi, today you've seen how Rea is, right?"

Abigail nodded, "Yes Dad. Just like you said, Rea's a good, sweet boy."

"Then love him and think of Rea as your own brother" Abraham said.

"of course. I'll be a good brother to Rea." he said again.

After that, Abraham went to his second son. Abraham knew that Adam did not like Rea very much.

"And you're Adam." hearing his name called, Adam saw his father. "Daddy knows you still have a hard time accepting Rea to be part of this family. Daddy can understand you. But, be more mature. Do not be too childish to disturb Rea by giving doctrines that make Rea hurt." the speech was full of affirmation, but not the least to make Adam trepidation.

"And one thing you need to know, Rea never had any intention of being part of this family. But it was Mommy and Daddy who forced her to be our daughter. So, don't think the same as your aunt." Abraham explained.

"You got it?"

Instead of answering politely, Adam walked away from the dinner table, leaving them alone.

"This kid!" Abraham clenched his hand, not thinking about his youngest son. No one knows why Adam's nature is different from other members of the Ainsley family. Patricia never taught Adam anything bad.

"Honey, don't mind Adam. That kid is like that. Be patient, someday he'll accept you." Patricia rubbed Rea's back.

Rea smiled forcefully, "Yes Mom. I'm okay." said Rea.

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"Bas with the playwright!" Rea flinched when someone pulled her hair, when she had just arrived inside her room.

Rea almost shouted, but Adam smothered his mouth. "Shut your mouth, don't try to scream!" apparently Adam. The man looked at her with red eyes full of anger.

Still haven't let go of Rea's long hair, "What did you tell my Daddy. You complain? How dare!"

Rea shook his head, upsetting Adam.

"Heh, you sneaky shit." Adam snapped his hand, until Rea fell on the floor.