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Seven years ago, | had already been admitted to the National Confidential Science Research Institute.
But before | could decide whether I'd go or not, my parents
sentto prison.
During those seven years in prison, | cto understand everything. So, before | was released, | reapplied for
the institute’s position.
| received a reply shortly after | sent the email.
“Ten days later, on December 10th, a special car will pick you up at 9 p.m. sharp.”
Ten days...
| closed my eyes again.
I was so glad. All | had to do was endure ten more days; then | could leave this place where no one lovedfor
good.
The next morning, | was awakened by the commotion from the living room.
Groggily, | opened my eyes, washed up, and walked out of my
room.
Kyla cback and was in the living room.
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She sat on the sofa in a white dress, like a princess.
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My parents, my sister Naomi, and my fiancé Antoall surrounded her.
The housekeeper brought a cake out.
They said in unison, “Happy birthday, Kyla.”
Kyla beamed with happiness.
“Thanks, Dad, Mom, Naomi, and Antonio.
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“I've just been discharged from the hospital. Have you guys gotany gifts?”
My parents and Naomi all gave her their gifts.
Just as Antowas about to follow suit, he sawwalking out of the storage room.
“Grace, you're awake. Chere. Let's celebrate Kyla’s birthday together.”
He didn’t notice the changes in the expressions of my parents and Naomi.
Hearing his words, Kyla said tosweetly, “Grace, I'm sorry. | wasn’t feeling well yesterday and couldn't pick
you up from prison. You're not mad at me, are you?”
| sneered inwardly.
Before | could respond, Antobeatto it, saying, “Grace isn’t a petty person. She won't hold it against you.”
Then Kyla grabbed his hand and said to me, “Grace, it's my birthday today. Why don’t you givea gift?
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“I want Antonio.”
She revealed her nasty thoughts so blatantly, but no one else said anything. They were all waiting for my
response.
| clenched my fists; Kyla was the most shameless person | had
ever seen.
“What if | say no?”
Kyla’s face stiffened.
She suddenly spoke in another language, sounding
aggrieved, “I was just joking. | didn’t expect Grace to take it so seriously.”
My mom comforted her in the slanguage, “Don’t be upset, Kyla. Grace is nothing like me. She’s so petty and
pretentious.”
My dad echoed, “Don’t take it to heart, Kyla. You know your mom and I think of you as our daughter, not Grace.”
Naomi nodded. “And you're my only sister, Kyla.”
What a sweet family.
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| pretended not to understand and asked Antonio, “What are they saying?”
His eyes were deep as he said, “Kyla said she was joking. They don’t want you to overthink it.”
Not to overthink it?
They were indeed something. They lied to my face just like that.
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What they didn’t know was that | understood every word they said.
My mom was a renowned artist, and my dad was a business tycoon in earlier years.
Ever since they foundin the orphanage, they had always looked down onfor not receiving a proper
education.
So, they focused all their attention on Kyla, though she wasn’t related to them by blood.
Ten years ago, Kyla and | took the SAT together. She got into an art school, and they celebrated lavishly.
None of them knew | was admitted to an Ivy League school, and | had taught myself multiple languages.
Well, none of that mattered anymore.
Because I'd soon leave those bunch of hypocrites, including Antonio.
“I just got out of prison and haven't seen much of Osmal City yet. I'll go out for a while. Guys, enjoy.”
With that, | imped away under the disdainful gazes of my family and the servants.
As | walked out, | heard my parents and Naomi criticizein another language without restraint.
They forgot that today was my birthday, too.
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