I shook my head and replied, “I’m not satisfied with it. You might now see how Tina nearly killed me, plotted against me, and tormented me, but you’ll never restore the version of me that once loved you all so deeply. “I only came here today to inform you guys that our familial relationship is … Read more
Chapter 11 Upon noticing the Johnsons‘ attention on me, Tina bit her lip before grabbing Henry’s arm and tugging. She said, “I know I messed up this time, and I finally understand how much Kiara has suffered, Dad. Can you please talk to Kiara and ask her not to hold a grudge against you and … Read more
Having heard that, Tina went into a complete meltdown. “Why did you come here, Kiara? Have you come to gloat at my misfortune?” I simply ignored her, my gaze sweeping over to Kar paid you back everything you spent on me, so I now and Henry as I d, “I’m sure you’ve all checked my … Read more
Chapter 10 It wasn’t long before the competition results were published. It absolutely floored everyone. I had clinched first place, while Zachary landed in second. Those who had previously branded me a cheat and wished me ill instantly shifted their stance, now showering me with praise. In a complete turn of events, Tina, formerly always … Read more
to me with a look of Utter disgust.” myself, after all.” Liam, who had been looking at Tina with relief, turned It wasn’t long before the exam began, leaving him with no competition, Tina stirred up trouble again. confront me. Yet, barely halfway through the Tina, who had been looking so smug, suddenly raised her … Read more
Chapter 9 Those back in Riverside High School had given me a space of my own. It was pretty run–down and basic, but at least Tina couldn’t shut off the electricity, claiming that it was disrupting her sleep. I was fully immersed in my studies here as I prepared for the competition. It was the … Read more
/I could no longer read the latter part of the message, as it had been destroyed. I looked at the shredded paper and couldn’t hold back my tears, causing large drops of tears to land on the paper, each one leaving behind a watery stain. Yet, Tina remained unrelenting, her laughter echoing from behind. “You’re … Read more
Chapter 8 I wiped away my tears and made my way back to the Johnson residence to gather my belongings. I figured that even if they didn’t allow me to take my few items of clothing and a blanket, I wouldn’t fight it. I only wanted to take my notebooks, containing Ms. Zimmerman’s invaluable mathematical … Read more
I had been on the verge of abandoning my education due to lack of funds, Ms. Zimmerman had used her own modest earnings to support me. She had tirelessly sought out donors, even though no one else had been willing to contribute to a child whose biological parents were wealthy. Yet, Ms. Zimmerman had consistently … Read more
Chapter 7 It was indeed as Tina had claimed. I had sought out older men. I didn’t seek them out to sell myself, though. I was actually signing up for a competition. I deliberately kept it hidden from Liam, knowing that he would undoubtedly, and obstinately, accuse me of cheating and deem me unfit to … Read more