The story revolves around Demelza, a girl who grew up in a wealthy family with a loving father and a mother who favored her over her half-sister, Isabelle. Demelza's life was perfect until her father's death, which led to her mother's cruelty towards Isabelle. Demelza tried to protect Isabelle, but they eventually drifted apart.
Demelza's life took a turn for the worse when she lost her voice due to laryngitis, and her boyfriend, Eric, got into a coma. When Eric woke up, he didn't recognize Demelza and instead fell in love with Isabelle. Demelza was heartbroken and the sisters' relationship deteriorated.
Years later, Demelza found out that Isabelle was engaged to Eric, but she discovered that Eric was cheating on Isabelle. Demelza crashed Isabelle's wedding and revealed the truth, leading to a reconciliation between the sisters. Isabelle realized that she was trying to fill a void in her life by marrying Eric, and she eventually forgave Demelza and reunited with her. The story concludes with the sisters rekindling their bond and prioritizing their family relationship.
Here are the key facts from the text:
1. The narrator's name is Demelza.
2. Demelza's first memory of her mom is of her singing lullabies.
3. Demelza's dad played the grand piano.
4. Demelza's dad had a 30th birthday celebration at their mansion.
5. Demelza sang the birthday song at her dad's celebration.
6. A girl named Isabelle arrived at the mansion and was introduced as Demelza's sister.
7. Demelza's mom hated Isabelle and pretended she didn't exist.
8. Demelza's dad and Isabelle became close.
9. Demelza's dad had been in a car accident and died.
10. Demelza's mom became cold and distant after her husband's death.
11. Isabelle was treated poorly by Demelza's mom and was eventually forced to live with the maids.
12. Demelza's mom discovered that a watch was missing and accused the maids of stealing.
13. A servant found the watch under Demelza's mom's personal maid's bed.
14. The maid was fired, and some days later, it was Isabelle's 13th birthday.
15. Demelza snuck into Isabelle's room with a cake, and Isabelle wished that Demelza's mom was dead.
16. Demelza had a music audition, but she lost her voice due to laryngitis.
17. Isabelle auditioned for the music academy and impressed the judges with her singing.
18. Eric, Demelza's boyfriend, was in a coma after a cycling accident.
19. Isabelle visited Eric in the hospital and sang to him.
20. Eric woke up from his coma and recognized Isabelle's voice, not Demelza's.
21. Isabelle and Eric started a romantic relationship.
22. Demelza confronted Isabelle and Eric at the hospital, and they got into a fight.
23. Demelza went to university to study music.
24. Demelza saw a newspaper with Eric and Isabelle's engagement announcement.
25. Demelza saw Eric kissing another girl at a coffee shop.
26. Demelza crashed Isabelle's wedding and revealed Eric's infidelity.
27. Isabelle called off the wedding and reunited with Demelza.