As I stood there, I couldn't shake the disbelief coursing through me. My heart felt like it's been ripped apart as mama's rejection still echoed in my ears, The sight of her embracing another, calling her "Hilda," shattered me to my core. A new daughter, one who could wield Mana, replacing me without a second thought.

"Leave this place, you Norma!" As if I were some kind of monster. Despite wanting to fight back, I just didn't have the will to do so.

"I hope Ange was luckier than I was..."