Chapter 4
At the stairway, I saw my biological brother, Grayson Rogers.
Grayson was dressed in a suit and tie. 11ls expression didn’t change when he glanced at me.[]
I admired his composure.
I also knew he was only interested in business and had no interest in anything else, including Eloise, who grew up with him.
In my last life. I didn’t have much interaction with
When Eloise slandered me repeatedly, and everyone accused me, he was the only one who remained silent.
I thought I would hate his indifference, but I didn’t.]
I was even a little grateful.
In my suffocating life, he created a small breathing space for me.
My parents introduced me to Grayson
“Grayson, you’re back!” Eloise plopped down between the three of us, creating a perfect picture of a family of four.]
“Eloise, what happened to your hand? My mom’s surprised voice came as she held Eloise’s hand open. “How did you get hurt!–]]
A group of people hurriedly tended to Eloise’s wound.||
I sat on the single sofa, resting my head on my hand, watching Floise about to cry.
“Didn’t you cut yourself while showing me the hairpin dad gave you?”
“It’s my fault for not seeing it.”
“You won’t blame me, will you?”
I interrupted Eloise before she could speak again.[]
We hadn’t touched any hairpin upstairs.
In the last life, she used this method to pin the blame on me, making everyone think I had never seen something so precious and had fought with her over it, cutting her hand.
At that time, I was so scared by my parents‘ stance that I stupidly took the blame.
I watched Holse
ise swallow her words and force a smile, saying, “It’s my fault. I don’t blame you.”
My parents immediately hugged and comforted
She successfully drew all the attention to herself. Eloise looked at me and smiled, her eyes full of provocation.
But the thing I cared least about was family affection.[]
Thinking back to the last life, my smile faded a little.
I still remember when my parents‘ disgusted gaze fell on me, stripping away my dignity.
Inch by inch, they corroded my self–esteem.]]
My parents wanted to introduce me to everyone at my nineteenth birthday party.
ent.[]
In the last life, because they didn’t like me, they skipped this event
I agreed with a smile.
“Liliana and I have the same birthday. How about we celebrate together, mom? It’s been a while since the house was so lively,” Eloise suggested.]
My parents smiled and agreed enthusiastically.]
“Liliana, you don’t mind, do you?“]
I shook my head. “Of course not.“]
In fact, I’m really looking forward to it.
I’m curious about what kind of joke she’ll make.]
