Chapter 56
Chapter 2
The moment I agreed. Mom piped up:
“Chloe, why don’t you quit your job and help your sister p>
“Your little paycheck will never compare to Lila’s future p>
I shot that down fast.
I’d been the one covering the mortgage, utilities, groceries–everything.
Dad had checked out years ago, spending his fifties lying around watching TV.
Mom picked up the occasional babysitting gig for manicure money.
Lila had been living at home like a freeloader since college.
And Brayden?
He was a freshman obsessed with video games.
At least the house had been passed down from Grandpa–otherwise we’d have been homeless. This update is available on
I laid it all out, and still my parents sneered.
“Once Lila makes it big, we won’t need you anymore p>
“And anyway, kids are supposed to take care of their parents p>
I just smiled. Their punches never landed anymore.
After venting, Mom added:
“Didn’t you buy that little place out in the suburbs a couple years back p>
“Quiet spot–perfect for streaming p>
“Hand it over to your sister. We’re family, after all p>
I hesitated.
“It’s quiet, yeah. But not exactly convenient p>
That house was my dream.
I’d worked two jobs through college, took out loans, lived off scraps just to someday afford my own place.
Years of grinding, and I finally bought it.
Now they wanted to hand it over like it was nothing.
Mom rolled her eyes.
“Stop making excuses. She’s your sister. What, you scared she’ll steal from you p>
Lila shot me a smug little look.
I thought it over. If I refused, they’d never let it go.
And honestly–compared to life and death, what’s a house?
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I Came Back Cold. But I’m the One Burning Them Down
43.5
Chapter 2
I had bigger plans.
“Fine. I’ll give you the keys p>
It was just a house. I could always earn another.
Not long after they moved in, Lila called me.
“Hey, Chloe. What kind of food do you think I should start with p>
I kept my voice calm. “Seafood. High in protein, low in calories p>
She hesitated.
“But isn’t that kinda boring? What if I can’t get followers? ”
I chuckled.
“Then throw in some hot peppers. People love a challenge p>
I knew her well. For clout, she’d do anything.
But she had no idea–ice–cold seafood with fire–level spice?
That’s a one–way ticket to hell.
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.