Locked Away: A Sister's Love, A Family's Betrayal

I was the daughter my parents prayed for after three years of bitter medicinal treatments. They once treasured me like a precious jewel.

When I casually mentioned wanting to see the ocean, Dad immediately bought plane tickets and flew me to the coast. Mom hand-sewed princess dresses for me, saying I was heaven's greatest gift to her.

Later, Mom unexpectedly gave birth to my little brother.

She kissed my forehead and said love wouldn't diminish—it would only grow, with one more person to protect me.

But my brother had severe asthma. He couldn't tolerate even the slightest irritating smell.