You Wanna Bet?

When those who are supposed to be against you show you more affection than your loved ones, it can be a surreal experience. The moment you realize this, it can evoke a mix of emotions. Imagine Angel's surprise when her childhood enemies, the ones she thought were against her, showered her with more love than her own mother.

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Mark could see the tears of joy streaming down her face, and her inner self was rejoicing at the warmth and love she was receiving, and that made him immensely happy.

As the whole family gathered around Angel, Evan stood out as the only one who didn't join in. Phil approached him, curious about his reluctance to participate in the celebration.

"What's holding you back?" Phil asked, but Evan was dismissive. "What's the big deal? She didn't win an award or anything!"

Phil was perplexed by Evan's lack of understanding. "Don't you know why we're doing all this for Angel?" he asked, but Evan just shrugged. "Who cares?"

"You're being heartless, Evan."