Just as Marnie was engrossed in speculating about Claire's identity, Sergio took her hand, leading her forward. “Dad, mom, this is Marnie."

Caught off guard, Marnie's head buzzed with a flurry of thoughts, and her face paled. She managed to utter awkwardly, “Hi.”

Her nerves were evident, and she desperately hoped that Claire didn't recognize her. She never expected Claire to be Sergio's mother.

While Claire conversed with Sabrina, she spared a fleeting glance at Marnie with an indifferent air before resuming her conversation.

Marnie's heart skipped a beat, and she discreetly observed Sabrina, feeling a pang of distress.