Cornelia said, "I'll fill you in later. For now, go park the car. Once you've done that, come back to the supermarket and help us with the groceries."
Zack, in a rush, asked, "Can't you just tell me now, Cornelia?"
Cornelia replied, "You're blocking the entrance to the parking lot. No one else can get past. Park your car first, then come back to the supermarket and I'll explain."
Zack reluctantly agreed, "Alright, just be sure to tell me later."
As Zack drove into the underground parking lot, Tahlia said, "Zack's really good to you, Cornelia. Do you think Mr. Hartley will be jealous?"
Cornelia replied, "He is an old friend of mine. My husband won't be jealous." In reality, not only would her husband be jealous, he'd be insanely jealous. And he wouldn't be subtle about it either; he'd let her know loud and clear.
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The supermarket at the entrance of their residential area was a chain store. It had a reputation for stocking fresh, high-quality fruits and vegetables. Thanks to the supermarket's good procurement management, customers could shop with peace of mind, not having to worry about buying spoiled products.
While Cornelia and Tahlia were still shopping, Zack arrived. He glanced at Tahlia a few times before asking Cornelia, "She looks familiar. Have I met her somewhere?"
Cornelia replied, "I'm not sure if you've met her, but you might have heard about her family or seen her in the news."
Zack asked, "Is she Marcus' sister?"
Cornelia explained, "She used to be part of the Reese family, the famous family in Riverton that owns the Reese Group."
Confused, Zack asked, "So how did she become your sister? This all seems a bit fishy. Be careful you're not being conned, Cornelia."
Cornelia explained to Zack how she and Tahlia came to be sisters.
After hearing Cornelia's explanation, Zack pondered for a while and then asked, "So the DNA test results were legitimate?"
Cornelia replied, "The test was conducted by people Marcus arranged, under constant supervision, so there's absolutely no chance of foul play. Tahlia is my biological sister. Haven't you noticed that Tahlia and I really do look alike?"
Zack glanced at Tahlia again and said, "Cornelia, I don't mean to upset you, but this just seems odd to me. Your father was a very responsible man. If he knew your mother was pregnant, he wouldn't have let her leave Rosenberg. He would've taken care of her."
Cornelia said, "I was only a few months old at that time. I guess that woman didn't realize she was pregnant until after she left Rosenberg."
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