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The Lie of Forever (Gianna and Ezra) novel Chapter 1

"Mr. Carter, I've decided to hand over my patent to the state and join the medical academy."

The principal, Daniel Carter, stood up excitedly.

"That's wonderful, Gianna! Your patent will surely save hundreds, if not thousands, of patients. However, this is a top-secret national laboratory, so you'll need to disappear for at least three years.

"The departure is in ten days. Are you sure you don't want to discuss this with your boyfriend or family first?"

"No need."

Gianna Ramsey forced a bitter smile. That house had long ceased to be a place where she belonged.

Last year, Maya Bernard, a scholarship student whom the family had been supporting, moved in after her parents died in a car accident. Gianna's father had taken her in.

Unlike Gianna, who only knew how to quietly get things done, Maya was skilled at winning people over. It took less than a year for her to become the family's darling. Not only did her father treasure her, but even Gianna's fiancé since childhood and younger brother had grown fond of her.

When Maya shattered the portrait of Gianna's late mother, her father merely said it was time to let go of the past and removed the entire portrait. Maya had even wanted to take the heart stent patent Gianna had developed in memory of her mother for herself.

To force her into agreement, the childhood sweetheart who had once loved her even threatened to break up. Blood ties and lifelong promises couldn't even compare to a few sweet words from Maya.

Now, Gianna was tired of fighting. She simply chose to walk away to free herself of this torment.

She returned home. Unlike her lonely existence, the dining room was bustling with laughter. The family was celebrating Maya's one-year anniversary of joining the Ramsey household.

Yet no one remembered that it was also Gianna's birthday. Since her mother's passing, no one had ever given her a birthday gift or celebrated with her.

She watched as her boyfriend, Ezra Griffith, and her younger brother, Gabriel Ramsey, sat on either side of Maya. Their gazes seemed soft as they handed her presents. There was no flicker of emotion on Gianna's cold face.

She was about to walk past the dining room when her father, Christopher Ramsey, called out, "Did you talk to the principal about transferring the patent to Maya like I told you?"

Gianna shook her head. "The patent is no longer mine."

Everyone assumed she had finally given in.

Ezra was overjoyed as he hugged Maya tightly. "This is amazing! It's a national-level patent. With this, you won't have to worry about getting into a good school or finding a job. Congratulations!"

Gianna watched indifferently before turning to leave.

Then, Maya cut a slice of mango cake and brought it to her. "Gianna, thank you for everything you've done for me. This is for you."

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