After the exams, Margaret Bennett took Olivia on an overseas vacation, while I stayed in the hospital with Grandma Grace until she was discharged.
They only returned the day before the banquet.
Just like in my previous life, all the guests believed this event was purely Olivia’s eighteenth birthday celebration, forgetting it was also supposed to be my welcome-home banquet.
But this time, instead of feeling wronged, I was actually looking forward to it—because I knew there’d be a good show.
Olivia opened with a piano performance, earning the crowd’s applause and praise.
“Not only is Olivia beautiful, but she’s also talented in music, chess, calligraphy, and painting. And she scored above the top university threshold on her SATs—truly impressive.”
Olivia gave a coy smile and thanked them.
“It’s all thanks to Mom and Dad’s guidance. I love you both so much.”
Richard and Margaret beamed with pride.
Then a few of Olivia’s arrogant friends turned their attention to me.
“If the younger sister is so outstanding, then the older sister must be even better! Why don’t you perform something for us?”
“I heard she didn’t even take the SAT—must be hiding some terrible scores.”