Chapter14 My dad glared at me and tried to slap me , but I dodged . He pointed at me , snapping , I know you never liked Ashley , but how could you just stand by and do nothing … My mom also blamed me , Grace , why didnt you answer Ashleys call ? If you had , none of this would have happened . My brothers eyes were bloodshot . Grace , are you too smug about getting into Nydoalind University ? Can you really just go study after this ? Maybe you should stay and redo senior year with her ! Mom and Dad looked at my brother , relieved . I was the one who was supposed to be the pride of the family , the one who got into Nydoalind University , but to them , I was nothing compared to Ashley , who only scored 400 points . I couldnt stand their fake smiles , so I pulled out the agreement Id prepared . I wanted to give it to you at dinner , but I guess you wont miss me after this . Lets sign the agreement , and well be done with each other . Ashley had once said that in my previous life , If you die , all of your folks money will be mine , and your brother wont fight me for it . Her eyes sparkled when I took out the agreement . My parents were surprised by my determination and wavered . But it wasnt about me . They were just reluctant to give up on THE the daughter whod made it into Nydoalind University . My brother sneered , You think this will make Mom and Dad stop blaming you ? Grace , why have you become so heartless ? My moms eyes were filled with tears . We raised you all these years , and this is how you repay us ? With a piece of paper ? Are you really trying to sever ties ? Dont you see us as your family anymore ? Ashley suddenly lost it , shoving my mom aside . Youre all horrible ! Im done with you . Im going to find my real parents . Mom and Dad , Ive been treated so badly . My mom held Ashley close , crying her heart out after hearing this . My brothers grip on my hand was tight , his voice full of rage . Is this what you wanted ? Look at what youve done to Ashley ! My dads eyes were ice cold as he stared at us . Then he grabbed the agreement and signed it with a flourish . Youre out of here . Ashleys all weve got now ! My mom was shell shocked , but with Ashley wailing in her arms , she clung to Ashley , trying to soothe away the pain . I scooped up the paper and walked out , not once looking back . I never expected my folks to go for it , but Ashleys nudge was the game changer . I managed classes and part time jobs throughout my four years in college . After I graduated from Nydoalind University , Liam started his own game company and offered me a job as a plot planner , but I said no . Instead , I scored a great reporter job at Capital Central Station , traveling nationwide to cover stories . In Mideway City , I ran into an old high school friend who told me my parents had been looking for me , and my brother had passed away . Ashley , their adopted girl , hooked up with a real bad guy during her extra year in high school . After they split , he showed up to make trouble . My brother stepped in to shield Ashley and got hurt , but she Mocked the door , ignoring his cries for help . He bled to death because of her. It wasnt until after my brothers funeral that my parents got the full picture of Ashleys thug ex . Hed crossed the wrong people , and shed been used as payback . Ashley tried to drag me into her mess , calling for me to be her fall guy , but I didnt bite . Losing my brother sent my mom over the edge . Eventually , Ashley got kicked out and her ex dragged her into some shady dealings . My dad was juggling work and looking after my mom . He had a lot on his plate , and that was when he thought of me , the one hed left behind . But I had no intention of meeting them . Both my past self and my brother in this life suffered because of them . I used to feel small because I never got the love I 10 58 Chapte needed from mom and dad . It drove me to the edge . Id been through death once , and was square with them . From now on , it was just me , Grace , going solo . I wasnt anybodys kid anymore . 10 58 | Chapter15 After her grandfather's death, she unexpectedly discovers that both her sister and boyfriend betrayed her, taking away the family fortune left by her grandfather. Determined to seek revenge, she decid...