Chapter 4 5 vouchers Brogan forced composure and said , " Emily , I see you only have a small cut on your hand . No need to go to the hospital . It's still early . I - I want to rest some more . If you really want to go to the hospital , take a cab yourself . " After saying that , Brogan didn't give Jocelyn a chance to speak before turning away . Before returning to his room , he reminded me . " Jocelyn , y - you should stay . We finally found our real daughter and don't want you to leave like this . About yesterday's incident , just forget it . We won't wrong you so casually again. Rest some more . After daylight breaks and breakfast , the driver will take you to school . " Emily froze in place , utterly confused . I stood at the stair landing , momentarily dazed . But since Brogan and Millicent asked me not to leave , it seemed I had reason to stay . Right then , Emily wondered inwardly again , " Damn , what happened ? Weren't they just about to kick Jocelyn out ? " Their sudden change is too weird . Why develop a conscience about treating their daughter well now ? " No matter how hard I try , can't I break their blood bond ? " Emily furrowed her brows and glared at me with resentment . The bas い " They're just being polite by not kicking you out . You should take the hint yourself , " she said , attempting to drive me away . I was suddenly resolute . Without giving her a single glance , I turned around and entered my room . www The absurdity of the situation overshadowed my grief . Hearing Emily's inner thoughts became the most surreal distraction . I fell asleep the moment my head touched the pillow . PASTE TEAMTZE When the alarm rang , golden morning light had already streamed through the windows . ww Then Milo knocked on my door . He said , " Come have breakfast . Fro after all . " now on , you can join us at the table for meals . There's no need to hold back . This is your home , This marked the first time he'd initiated a conversation with me . He looked weary , as if struggling to find the right words . His lips parted several times before closing again , his thoughts left unspoken . Sitting at the dining table , I quietly ate my eggs , bread , and milk , feeling somewhat uneasy . Everyone wore somber expressions . No one said anything . Yet amidst the crisp clinking of tableware , I once again heard Emily's inner voice . She complained inwardly , " Another damn breakfast of milk , bread , and eggs . Are we this poor now ? Can't we get some variety ? " Sharon is so lazy . She gets 3,000 dollars a month for this ? Even dogs would be sick of it . " Mom and Dad were just being polite to Jocelyn , that idiot , but Milo actually let her sit with us . How can you eat with this loser at the table ? " I clearly noticed Brogan , Millicent , Milo , and Sharon all casting surprised glances at Emily . Emily remained oblivious , keeping her head down while eating . She grumbled inwardly , " You awful guys , just keep up with your pathetic family act . Wait until I graduate from Grade 12. I'll expose Milo as gay . 1/2 P P. Chapter 4 " I'll even hire a toy boy to trick Millicent into cheating first , so Brogan will divorce her . " Then I'll get Brogan drunk during our heart - to - heart talk and use his guilt to seize the Sharpe family's fortune ." At that , Brogan started choking on his milk . Milo turned pale with embarrassment . Sharon stood rooted to the spot like a wooden pole . Only Millicent remained calm , tossing a tissue packet to Brogan . Then Millicent handed me a credit card . She said , " No more part - time jobs . This card has a monthly allowance of 6,500 dollars . I'm sorry for neglecting you before . " I numbly accepted the card . Emily's eyes nearly bulged out of their sockets . Her hands trembled as she clutched the fork . She said , " Mom , I really didn't steal Jocelyn's credit card ." Tears welled up in her eyes as she spoke . Millicent coldly replied , " That matter's settled . Don't bring it up again ." W 2/2