Aunt Helen's expression froze. "Who told you that?"

"Aunt Helen, please don't hide it from me anymore," I said, pressing my lips together. "I'm asking you this time because I'm certain. I already know I'm from the Baker family."

"The Baker family?" Aunt Helen suddenly became nervous. Despite her weak voice, her agitation made her fire off a series of questions. "Did they come looking for you? What happened? Did they treat you badly?"

I was even more certain now that Aunt ...