Chapter 2 Fire spread through my mouth . The burning moved to my throat , then my stomach , then my chest - pain so intense it made me roll around on the floor . ears . ] My brothers ' laughter filled my ears . " I told you she'd definitely drink it . " " Evan said ' It's good - of course hot pepper water tastes good , hahahaha ! " ] " Let's see if you dare tell on us next timer " ] ] 1 desperately wanted water , but my brothers had taken control of all the water sources in the house . [ ] Then I ran into the kitchen , climbed onto the counter , and turned on the faucet . ] With my head tilted all the way back , I chugged the water straight from the faucet . My brothers lost it- " Look at her ! Gulping exactly like some damn thirsty toad , hahhahah ! " ] Cold water poured down my throat over and over into my stomach . ] My belly swelled up round and tight . [ ] The burning made tears stream down my face . I hadn't taken two steps before I threw up . The beautiful carpet was stained with yellow vomit . ] ] When the housekeeper saw the mess all over the floor , she scolded me in a low voice . ] " What's wrong with you ? Just as troublesome as your mother . " " If you don't learn to behave , I'll have to tell Master . " I was picked up . But I felt like I couldn't breathe properly . [ ] I thought of Mom . ] I clutched the silver locket around my neck - it was the last thing Mom had left me . Did she leave me because I wasn't well behaved enough ? || But I had been trying to be good . When would Mom come back ? ] After the housekeeper washed me , I hid under the covers . My stomach hurt . My face was hot . Even rolling around in the big bed , I couldn't get comfortable . [ ] I couldn't fall asleep for a long time . It wasn't until midnight when I heard Dad's footsteps . I carefully got out of bed , pushed open the door , and peeked out . [ ] I wanted to tell Dad my stomach hurt . But Dad's face looked scary , dark and frightening like a wolf " Why are you still awake so late ? " " Why can't you ever learn to behave ? " ] I stared down at my little white feet . ] So it was really because I was still not good enough that Mom wouldn't come back ? I pouted , about to cry again . ] But Dad picked me up and put me on the bed . ] " Don't be willful next time . " " I know , Daddy . " He tucked the blanket around me . I still wanted to say my stomach hurt . But Dad answered a phone call and turned to leave . I knew he was always busy , so busy he didn't even eat meals with us . I didn't say anything more . || Half asleep , I seemed to see Mom Mom left home when I was three years old . [ ] That day I didn't listen to Mom . ] I told Dad that Mom wanted to go to the carousel with me . ] ] Dad got angry again . He was very fierce . [ ] " Vivian , using the child - aren't you ashamed ? " They fought , fought terribly . ] In the end , we still went to the amusement park Mom said she was going to buy ice cream and told me to wait right there . [ ] But a beautiful butterfly flew by that day . I chased it , and when I finished chasing , Mom was gone . ] Finally Dad brought many men in black suits and surrounded the entire amusement park . [ ] The first look Dad gave me was like a monster about to devour someone . [ ] " Where's Mom ? -1 I cried loudly in fear . Since then . I haven't had a mother . All three of my brothers think it's because of me that they don't have a mom . [ ] I tried hard to be good , to listen to Dad and my brothers . If I become good enough , Mom will come back , right ?