Chapter 2

Seven years ago, I had already been admitted to the National Confidential Science Research Institute.

But before I could decide whether I’d go or not, my parents

sent me to prison.

During those seven years in prison, I came to understand everything. So, before I was released, I reapplied for the institute’s position.

I received a reply shortly after I sent the email.

“Ten days later, on December 10th, a special car will pick you up at 9 p.m. sharp.”

Ten days…

I closed my eyes again.

I was so glad. All I had to do was endure ten more days; then I could leave this place where no one loved me for good.

The next morning, I was awakened by the commotion from the living room.

Groggily, I opened my eyes, washed up, and walked out of my

room.

Kyla came back and was in the living room.

She sat on the sofa in a white dress, like a princess.

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parents, my sister Naomi, and my fiancé Antonio

brought a

said in unison,

beamed with happiness.

Naomi, and

28 Vouchers

the hospital. Have you

Naomi all gave her their gifts.

as Antonio was about to follow suit, he saw me walking out of

Come here. Let’s

didn’t notice the changes in the expressions of my parents and

sorry. I wasn’t feeling well yesterday and couldn’t pick you up from prison. You’re

I sneered inwardly.

respond, Antonio beat me to it, saying, “Grace isn’t a petty person. She won’t hold it against

said to me, “Grace, it’s my birthday today. Why

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“I want Antonio.”

her nasty thoughts so blatantly, but no one else said anything. They were all waiting

clenched my fists; Kyla was the most shameless person

ever seen.

I

Kyla’s face stiffened.

suddenly spoke in another

“I was just joking. I didn’t expect Grace to take it so

comforted her in the same language, “Don’t be upset, Kyla.

know your mom and I think of you as our daughter, not Grace.”

my only sister,

sweet family.

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