Chapter 12
“Shut up!”
Jack closed his eyes to rest, ignoring the person beside him.
I took a taxi home.
As I stepped into the hall, I heard Chloe’s voice, sounding all cheerful and cozy.
But the moment I appeared, the atmosphere turned as stiff as a board.
With a blank expression, I walked through the hall, planning to head straight to my room.
Caleb shouted, “I, you stop right there! You don’t even greet your elders when you get home? Is that how you behave now? Don’t think that school doctor is your shield and that you can threaten to call the police. Outside the Welch family, you’re nothing!”
The more Caleb spoke, the angrier he got, standing up to emphasize his point. “You think we favor Chloe? Look at what you’ve done to her! Her father saved your life, and we’re just repavin
that debt for you!”
I felt utterly drained. I stopped and looked towards the sofa.“Noah, Caleb, I’m back.” Was that enough?
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Noah said, “Dinner’s ready.”
“You guys eat. I’m not hungry.” I replied, turning to go upstairs.
“Noah, look at her attitude! She’s getting more and more out of control!”
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Chloe piped up, “Caleb, don’t be angry. It’s all my fault. Maybe if I leave the Welch family, I won’t be so stubborn.”
Don’t be silly. If anyone leaves, it’s I, not you.”
I heard their conversation as I hurried to my room and locked the door.
Leaning against the door, I took a moment to breathe, my eyes stinging with
I looked up at the ceiling, forcing the tears back.
This time, I wouldn’t cling to the nonsense of sibling bonds.
The next day, I went to school as usual. Chloe shared a ride with me.
Chloe asked cautiously, “I, are you still angry?”
“Chloe, don’t you ever get tired of acting all the time?”
I leaned back, closing my eyes to sleep, ignoring Chloe.
Chloe’s expression darkened.
tears.
But with the driver present, she put on her usual pitiful look and smiled sweetly at the man.
He thought to himself that the young lady was being too much, always picking on Chloe.
He’d have to have a word with the second young master about it later.
At school, I focused on my classes and took notes, realizing I had forgotten a lot.
Even with Chloe’s little followers chirping around her, I didn’t pay them any mind.
I had too much to do to waste time on them.
After school, I returned home to find my sixth brother, Luke, sulking on the sofa.
Chloe approached him coquettishly.“Luke, you’re back! I missed you so much!”
Luke,
Luke, who was initially in a bad mood, softened at her attention.
I glanced at their interaction and turned to head upstairs.
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Luke called out, “I, Caleb says you’ve become disobedient. I didn’t believe him at first, but now you won’t even greet me?”
I sighed. Here we go again. Not wanting to waste more time, I turned around and obediently called out, “Luke.”
That’s better. By the way, I’m planning to reform the team. Noah and Caleb agreed. You’re in.”
I clenched my backpack tightly. This was it, just like last time. To please him and win their attention, I had agreed without hesitation, training hard, even
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neglecting my college entrance exams.
And what did I get in return?
“I, you’ve proven yourself. Now let’s give the spot to Chloe so she can experience the joy of winning.”
“I, I’m the team captain. If I say we’re switching, we’re switching.”
In my past life, I had been unceremoniously replaced by Chloe.
If it weren’t for my relentless efforts, I wouldn’t have even made it to the finals.
And at the last moment, they swapped me out?
Handing over the championship glory to Chloe?
What was all my hard work worth?
