Chapter 14 The old village chief hesitated momentarily, his expression laced with confusion. “Sasha, what nonsense are you spouting?” “How could I have possibly killed your entire family? Have you been overworking yourself? Is your mind not clear?” Even now, he clung to his act. I let out a cold laugh, my gaze sharp as … Read more
Chapter 13 At this moment, I loathed myself to the core. The weight of despair crushed me, and I wept until my tears ran dry. But even as the grief consumed me, confusion gnawed at my mind. I lifted my gaze to Grandpa, my voice trembling. “What about Lincoln? He didn’t try to change my … Read more
Chapter 12 This was my first time climbing the mountain behind the village. The forest stretched endlessly before me. Desolate. There wasn’t even a proper path beneath my feet. The air carried the musty scent of an uninhabited wilderness. From time to time, the distant roars of wild beasts echoed through the trees. Yet, instead … Read more
Chapter 11 76% The old village chief rarely left his house and struggled to walk. For him to make a special trip, leaning on his cane, to my parents‘ graves just to speak to me, it was clear this matter was anything but ordinary. I immediately tensed up, stood, and asked, “What is it?“. The … Read more
Chapter 10 The sight before me sent a violent shock through my mind, numbing my senses. But I had no time to think. I lunged forward like a madman, dropping to my knees as I gathered my mother in my arms. Her body was limp and cold. I shook her, calling her name over and … Read more
Chapter 9 In the past, no matter what happened, my mother remained indifferent, untouched by guilt or remorse. Even when a single sentence from her had driven someone to take their own life, she never so much as furrowed her brow. But now, her face was pale, her voice frantic. For the first time, fear … Read more
Chapter 8 The last time my mother was taken away, she had spent three years. behind bars. But she walked through the door this time as if nothing had happened. Under my sharp, unblinking gaze, she moved with unsettling ease, calmly cooking a bowl of noodles and eating leisurely. Not once did her composure waver. … Read more
Chapter 7 The moment they spotted me, the crowd surged forward like a tidal wave, their desperation spilling over. “You’re Sasha, right? We heard your mother tell you the sentence that can kill people. What is it?” “Yeah! We tried to ask her four years ago, but she refused to say anything!” “This time, she … Read more
Chapter 6 In the years after my dad’s passing and my mom’s imprisonment, Lincoln cared for me with tenderness, and his mother treated me like her own daughter. I respected her deeply. Yet, guilt weighed heavily on my heart. As I met her sorrowful, searching gaze, my voice barely rose above a whisper. “My mom … Read more
Chapter 5 As my mom’s final words faded into the air, all eyes turned to me. Just moments ago, they had witnessed Lincoln hurl himself to his death in sheer terror, driven by whatever my mom had whispered. Now, they waited. Would I follow? Would I, too, crumble beneath the weight of those words? Tension … Read more