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I instinctively replied: “That’s because he’s my brother.”

“I don’t think your sister-in-law will like this one bit.”

Out of nowhere, Carlos had made such a statement. It seemed reasonable and I was speechless.

Could the conflict between my sister-in-law and my brother be caused by me?

With this thought, my heart started to feel uncomfortable, as soon as I got off the plane, I called my sister-in-law. She was still sleeping and was dazed when she answered my call. “Natália, did something happen?”

“Sister-in-law, did you and my brother argue because of me?”

With my loved ones, I was frank with my words. My question was very direct and my sister-in-law was stunned for a few seconds before answering: “You could say yes.”

My sister-in-law was also an outspoken person.

“What made you guys argue?”

The sister-in-law elaborated without hiding anything from me: “He felt that he was a heartless person and that he didn’t care about anyone. Since his surgery I've been busy running around, I think