“She’s a distant cousin,” I said flatly, keeping my voice calm. “You wouldn’t know her. Mom just wants me there—to represent the family, I guess.”
“And Sabrina?” Gabriel pressed. “Is she coming with you?”
I shrugged. “No. She doesn’t know this cousin. Just my adopted sister. No reason for her to go.”
Nathan laughed like that was good news. “Perfect. Finally, we can go to Finland while you’re away.”
Finland? My breath caught. That had been my dream destination for years, and they’d always claimed it was impossible, a waste of money.
“Yeah,” Gabriel added casually. “Doctor cleared Sabrina for travel next week, so we’re booking our flight.”
“Without me?” I asked, though I already knew the answer.
Nathan turned with a smile. I didn’t mirror it. “Don’t worry—we’ll send you a gift for the wedding. A dress, something. Anyway, rest up. We’ll take Sabrina to her next hospital appointment.”
And just like that, they were gone again.
I didn’t answer. I nodded quietly, closing the door behind them. So this was it—me, a background note in someone else’s life.