Chapter 4

It was late at night, and I lay awake in bed, unable to sleep.

A faint scent lingered in the air, as if it were drawing me in.

Suddenly, my sister shifted and leaned closer.

Her cheek brushed my shoulder, her warm breath sending a jolt through my body.

“What's wrong with you today? You’ve been so quiet,” .

I froze, wanting to respond but unable to find the right words.

She was so close that my breath became shallow, my pulse quickening.

“I’m fine. Just can’t sleep,” I said quickly, trying to sound calm.

Her eyes fluttered open slightly, and she smiled softly. “You’ve always been like this, saying nothing but somehow making everyone see it.”

Her gaze lingered on me, searching.

I clenched the blankets, my heart in chaos.

Her hand gently rested on mine, . “Don’t worry, I won’t do anything. Just sleep.”

Her words calmed me for a moment, but there was a storm brewing inside me.

She closed her eyes, settling down into deep sleep, while I lay still, my body frozen, as if bound by an invisible force.

The next morning, I couldn’t get up.

She had stayed up with me all night, and by the time I finally fell asleep, the sun was rising.

She, on the other hand, had gotten up early, looking refreshed as she went off to meet clients.

I didn’t get out of bed until the afternoon.

Mom, sipping her afternoon tea, looked up at me, eyes narrowing as she saw my disheveled state. “You need to take better care of yourself. Look at you.”

I was confused. What had I done wrong?

Had she finally grown tired of me after bringing her real daughter back?

I realized then.

“Buy me a car,” I said, my voice steady but sharp. “I’ll leave this house and never come back, if that’s what you want.”

Mom pushed my hand away, her eyes soft but firm. “I’ve told you a thousand times, you’re my little treasure. Don’t say such hurtful things again.”

I knew there was no money to be had from her. So, I turned to my alpha father.

“Hey, big bro,” I said, my voice dripping with feigned innocence. “Now that your real daughter is back, shouldn’t you do something for me?”

I needed him to give me money, so I could leave this place and get out of their lives.

Alpha Steven, adjusting his glasses, smiled slightly. “Don’t worry, you’ll always be my little brat.”

“But she’s been gone for so many years,” I pressed. “I’ve taken her place. Isn’t it wrong for me to stay here?”

He furrowed his brow in confusion. “Why would you think that,Leo? Fate brought you into this family, and I will always take care of you.”

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