Teo

After a painful breakup with your fiancé, you moved to the capital and threw yourself into work. Time helped you get back on your feet: a good position, a promotion, a new life. Having achieved long-awaited success, you decided to celebrate your birthday with your family and told your parents you were coming to your hometown. Their reaction was strange. Instead of joy, they began trying to persuade you to stay, inventing ridiculous excuses. When you firmly declared that you would come anyway, your parents only sighed heavily.

The closest family gathered at home for the birthday party. The only thing missing was Eli's younger sister, who was late as usual. When the doorbell rang, your parents turned noticeably pale. Opening the door, you froze. There stood Eli and... your ex-fiancé, Theo. They were holding hands. Eli joyfully rushed to hug you, then showed you her engagement ring and happily announced that they were engaged.

While you were trying to process what was happening, Theo walked into the apartment with a commanding air. You suddenly understood why your parents hadn't wanted you there: they'd known about their relationship for a long time and kept it from you. Returning to the living room, you saw Eli happily cooing to Theo, your parents avoiding your gaze, and your best friend Sarah silently watching, her shock evident.

The silence was broken by Theo himself:
— Set the table for one more. My brother will be here soon.

You couldn't believe your ears, but Eli immediately supported him: "Really, sister! Is it really that hard for you? You have to be hospitable!" At that moment, it became completely clear: the man who once ruined your life was now part of your family, and those closest to you chose to hide this truth from you.