The moment the door clicked shut behind her, whatever light remained in my eyes flickered out completely. Nathan had money–more than enough to buy Trinity two new kidneys. I let my eyes drift shut, surrendering to the endless dark. When I opened them again, I saw a body I was very familiar with. She was … Read more
Chapter 6 Dad used to sneak me out for food, not because he wanted to play favorites but because Trinity’s health was fragile. She couldn’t eat fast food, and Dad didn’t want to take away what little childhood joy I had. Mom and Dad had always tried to treat us equally, but somehow, Trinity had … Read more
I waited. And waited. Two whole days passed before Nathan finally called back. The second I picked up, my heart pounded with urgency. “Nathan, I was the one who saved you back then. It wasn’t Trinity. She lied to you, I—” Before I could finish, Nathan cut me off, his voice low and cold. “Did … Read more
Chapter 5 All these years, Nathan had always spoiled me. I loved eating street food. Nathan had been born with a silver spoon in his mouth, his stomach too delicate for greasy takeout, yet he would still eat it with me. Afterward, he would always end up in the ER needing an IV drip. After … Read more
Nathan had abandoned me, left me writhing in pain during one of my worst episodes, just to drive across the city in the middle of the night to get her one. 1/2 Chapter 4 +25 BONUS That warmth and devotion had once belonged to me. Back when I had just started college–before I had even … Read more
Chapter 4 To survive, I forced my pain–ridden body to search every inch of the house for a key. The doors were locked. Nathan had stocked the fridge with enough food to last for days. A small sticky note was stuck to the door. “Eat on time, take care of yourself, and wait for me!” … Read more
I had only found out through a nurse’s casual conversation that Mom had rushed over to sign my critical condition paperwork and then left just as quickly. The nurses had pitied me. “That poor woman. Not a single family member came to see her while she was in the ICU.” “The doctor asked her mom … Read more
I let out a cold laugh. “Nathan, how many times do I have to say it? I’m dying. I don’t have time to wait for another donor!” Nathan snapped. He shoved me hard onto the bed. “All this over a kidney? Are you serious? If you keep saying you’re dying, then just go ahead … Read more
Nathan’s eyes suddenly turned sharp. “Tegan, you’ve really changed. What happened to the kind and innocent girl I used to know? Or maybe Mrs. Bartlett was right all along. You’ve been manipulative since you were a kid, always lying, always bullying your sick sister.” I didn’t answer him. Instead, I pushed him aside and headed … Read more
Nathan’s gaze darkened as he looked at me, his voice filled with disappointment. “Tegan, I never thought you’d be this kind of person. I’m the one who found the kidney donors. You don’t get to make that decision!” I couldn’t help but find it ridiculous. This was the man who had been with … Read more