LOGINAfter Giselle left, she kept sending money back, saying it was for my education. I didn't know how much of that money actually went toward my expenses, but I never forgot what she'd done for me.I hated our parents. Why had they treated her that way?I'd resented Giselle for so many years. It wasn't until now that I realized how brave she'd really been.I finally came to my senses. I took the money she'd left for me and headed straight to Kingsport for college.Throughout my studies, I came home during every school break. I brought souvenirs for Fiona and Victor, along with plenty of gifts for my little nephew.Whenever Fiona saw me, she'd smile and tell everyone at the factory, "She's my little sister. Why would my own sister spend money when she comes home?"She'd scold me the whole time, then take me shopping and buy me meals.Victor told me that if I ever met a decent guy, I should bring him home so he could meet him.He and Fiona still hadn't gotten back together.Victor
I got into one of Kingsport's top universities.Fiona and Victor were overjoyed. They even took me to Giselle's grave to tell her the good news.Then, they treated everyone to dinner and put all the gift money toward my tuition.That year, I also made time to go back to my hometown. The home I once knew was long gone. My sister had sold the house.…When I found some of our old relatives and asked them about the debt, they were stunned."What $800,000? Your dad's store and the house covered almost all of it when they were sold. Where did this $800,000 debt come from? Are you sure you weren't lied to?"I was stunned. Then, something suddenly occurred to me.The $800,000 debt was something Giselle had told me about. Why had she told me about it?Shortly after, I ran out of my relatives' house after they found out I had gotten into college. Instead of congratulating me, they told me there was no point in going to college and that I should hurry up and get married."Your mom and
The baby was born scrawny, but now, he was a chubby little boy. Every time he saw me, he would kick and wave his arms excitedly.I thought this was probably as good as things could get.If only things could stay this way forever.On the day of my final exams, Victor drove me to the testing center. Giselle came with us, lying down in the car with an oxygen tube attached to her nose.She reached for my hand, but she couldn't speak anymore."Don't worry. I'll definitely get in."Giselle struggled to smile as I entered the testing center.…Three days later, the exams were over.I felt a huge weight lift off my shoulders. I had practiced these questions so many times on my own that every one of them felt familiar. I was sure I'd get in this time.When the scores came out, I got a 720. That was enough to get me into the best public high school in town.Giselle finally let out a sigh, and my heart sank when I heard it."Iris…""We still have $800,000 in debt. You can't leave me
When I saw my sister, I sat down beside her."Summer break is two months. I didn't sign up for tutoring. I'll study on my own. And you're not allowed to die, either. We still owe $800,000. If you die, I won't be able to pay it back on my own. So, don't even think about refusing. You're their daughter too. You have to help pay it back."My words made her laugh."Fine. I'll do my best to stay alive. I won't make you go through this alone."…After that, I went to the hospital every day. Fiona took care of the baby, while Victor and I took care of Giselle.Giselle had surgery, and afterward, she started dialysis. She looked worse with each passing day. The doctor said her condition was extremely serious and that she could die at any time, telling us to be prepared.I read online that someone with kidney failure could receive a kidney transplant. For the first time, I thought about donating one of my kidneys to her.The moment Giselle heard that, her expression fell."Iris, have y
Victor happened to come by with some food. When he saw me there, he nodded and went straight inside. The moment I saw him with Giselle, I rushed downstairs.Fiona took me to see the baby. He was tiny and wrinkled, and honestly, a little ugly. He cried loudly and drank his milk well.But I didn't like him at all. I took one look and went back.On the way, Fiona said, "Your sister actually worries about you a lot. She's always asking whether you're eating well and have enough clothes. She really does care about you."I couldn't hold it in anymore. "Then, why would she have Victor's baby? Don't you hate her?"Fiona sighed. "You don't understand.""I understand everything. Stop treating me like a kid. I know what people say. They say my sister is Victor's mistress and that this baby is his. Why are you willing to watch him be with my sister?"Fiona was speechless for a long moment before finally saying, "Yes, the baby is Victor's. But I've already told you, your sister isn't his mis
"Fiona, why did you bring her here?"When Giselle saw me, she tried to sit up.Fiona hurried over and held her back down. "I wanted you two to see each other. I didn't want you to regret it later."Looking at Giselle like this, I finally understood—she had a terminal illness.I thought the whole thing about having a baby was a lie. Someone back home had been like this before, and she eventually died because she couldn't pass urine.My mother had said it was kidney failure, and there was no cure.Seeing Giselle like this, I realized how much weight she'd lost in just a few months.I slowly walked over. Giselle took my hand. "You've lost weight since I last saw you. Iris, I might not make it that long."Fiona cut her off. "What are you talking about? You're still young. Don't worry about the cost of treatment."My head was buzzing. I hadn't realized she was this sick.I opened my mouth but couldn't get the words out. Fiona gave me a gentle shove. "What, cat got your tongue?







