Chapter 65
Chapter 11
The hospital called.
Lila was awake.
When I got to the room. Mom was collapsed over Lila, wailing.
“Why the hell would Brayden jump off a building like that p>
“And of all places–he had to land right in front of your dad p>
“Now your dad’s in the ICU with a heart attack, you’re sick, and your big sister’s nothing but a backstabbing brat! ”
“Lila, your mama’s life is pure misery p>
Ha.
A brat? ᴜᴘᴅᴀᴛᴇ ꜰʀᴏᴍ
She has the nerve to say that?
My first year working, I scraped together money to buy her a gold bracelet.
The second year, I paid for her gold crown and a new ring.
The third, I gave her a full set of jade jewelry.
Meanwhile, her precious son mooched off her for years.
Even after he made money streaming mukbangs, he never cared about her.
Not one decent gift.
Yet he’s the apple of her eye.
Guess it’s true–feed a dog too much, and it’ll bite you.
Treat people too well, and they’ll turn on you.
Lila cracked her eyes open, her pupils dark and full of cold irritation.
She glanced my way, rubbed her temples, and muttered,
“Mom, your oldest is right behind you p>
Mom’s sobbing cut off instantly.
She shot up, lifted her hand, and swung hard for my face,
But I tilted just enough and she missed.
I caught her wrist, smirked, and said,
“Careful, Mom. Don’t work yourself up too much–bad for your health p>
She yanked her hand free, her face twisted with rage,
Her eyes burned holes through me.
“ You heartless brat! You’ve got the guts to smile?! ”
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I Came Back Cold But I’m the One Burning Them Down
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Chapter 11
“If you hadn’t pushed Lila to work, she wouldn’t be like this p>
“If you’d stayed home like a good girl and taken care of your dad and brother, they wouldn’t be in the hospital or dead p>
“ My only mistake was taking you in out of pity p>
Back then, families got government checks for every newborn.
She only dragged me home to cash in.
They fed me leftovers.
When I got older and had more “value,” they tried marrying me off for money.
From the start, I was nothing but merchandise to them.
Now she stands here, putting on this holy–mother act, as if I owe her everything.
What a joke.
Her screaming drew a crowd outside the room.
Her performance was Oscar–worthy.
People sighed, shook their heads, some even wiped tears.
Like I really was some ungrateful monster.
A few “justice warriors” filmed it and posted online.
The clips showed Mom breaking down, my sister pale and weak in bed–and me, the stone–faced, smiling sister who didn’t give a damn.
Within hours, I was public enemy number one.
“How can anyone be so cruel p>
“That bitch looks evil–just look at her face p>
“Oh my god, is that the food vlogger I love? ”
“No wonder she hasn’t been live lately–her evil sister did this p>
“Poor Lila, sweetheart, sending hugs p>
The internet drowned in hate,
At work, coworkers avoided me like I was toxic.
I caught stares everywhere,
My private info–where I lived, worked, even places I hung out–leaked online.
Anonymous letters poured into HR.
Under the pressure, my boss called me in and fired me.
In less than a week–I lost my family, my job, my home.
I was nothing but a stray dog on the streets, hunted and hated.
Sara Lili
Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland’s breathtaking cold.