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Death and Insanity Chapter 2 Going Home
Chapter 2 Going HomeMy spirit wafted back home—a luxurious villa standing in the suburbs.It looked like a lurking beast in the darkness, never giving me any warmth.The light of a desk lamp illuminated Dexter's stern face. He was dealing with company matters, with his brows furrowing.He glanced at the time on his phone, showing a hint of impatience and anger.After a while, he unlocked his phone and tried to call someone.Seemingly unable to connect, he cursed and hung up.He swept everything off the table. I knew about his hot temper."Caroline, you've grown bold. How dare you block me?"He angrily smashed things around. "If you are so capable, never come back. Just die out there."My nose tingled.Even though I was dead, I still felt sad about his harsh words."Dexter, you got your wish. I really died out there."I watched as the last remnants of the setting sun faded away in the distance.It seemed to take away the last trace of warmth within me.
Death and Insanity Chapter 3 Justified Rage
Chapter 3 Justified RageDexter's rage toward me was justified.As he said, I caused the deaths of our parents.Our mother suddenly had the urge to go shopping for clothes for me during the days leading up to my birth. She was hit by a car and sent to the hospital. I was saved by the Caesarean section, but she couldn't be saved.She died on the day I was born.On her deathbed, my mother told my dad, "Take good care of Carrie. Tell her that I love her."It was revealed to me when my dad was drunk.Still, he refused to acknowledge me.He would only say a few words to me when he was drunk.He had just ignored me for the rest of the time, as if I didn't exist.Recently, my dad died by his own hands.He left a letter that Dexter didn't allow me to read, nor did he let me attend the funeral.It didn't matter, since my dad didn't want to see me in his final moments anyway.
Death and Insanity Chapter 4 Caring about Dexter
Chapter 4 Caring about DexterDexter was ten years older than me and had a difficult life.Since our dad became depressed, our family business had declined.Dexter excelled in his studies and skipped grades. By the time he was twenty, he had already graduated from college and started working at the company.Fresh out of college, he became the CEO of the Bell Corporation.He worked very hard, and I respected him for that.When he attended social events and came back late, I would make him sobering soup and leave it on the table.In the morning, I would wake up early to make him oatmeal.When he rubbed his tired eyes, I used the pocket money I had saved for a month to replace the dazzling desk lamp on his desk. I also placed eye drops and vitamins on his table.I ironed his shirts just like our mother used to do.I wanted to silently take care of him and relieve some of his stress.Without him, we might not have been able to afford such a big house.Actually, I didn't care ab
Death and Insanity Chapter 5 A Fight
Chapter 5 A FightDexter didn't try to call me again, which was expected.A phone call was the last bit of patience he had for me.I remember the first time we had a big fight.His veins bulged as he pointed to the door and barked, "Caroline, get out of this house. I don't have a sister like you."I wiped away my tears and shot back, "Do you think I want a brother like you?""Caroline, I hate you."He slapped me, leaving my face swollen and red.I ran out and waited by the road out of our house, expecting him to come out and find me.The wind was chilling at night, and I was wearing thin pajamas.Soon enough, my lips turned purple, and I couldn't help shuddering.But to my disappointment, Dexter didn't come find me.He never came out of the house.With no money in my pocket and the cold freezing me, I was forced to wander to a friend's house, where I stayed for a few nights.Eventually, Dexter called me. I thought he finally cared about me and eagerly waited for him to co
Death and Insanity Chapter 6 Little Princess
Chapter 6 Little PrincessI saw the anger on Dexter's face turn into a smile as he lay back on the sofa.I knew why.It was almost time for our non-blood-related sister to finish school.When I was in elementary school, my little sister came to live with us.She was said to look like our late mother.That was why Dexter was always nice to her.I often wondered if things would be better if I had been more like my mother.At least, my dad and brother wouldn't hate me so much.Lana Bell bounced her way toward Dexter's car, wearing a pristine white mermaid dress. Her nose was touchingly red, and her smile radiant.She truly was a princess who had been pampered since childhood.She knew how to please my brother and dad. She could easily get others' love, unlike me, who was not good at talking and was too afraid to speak up.Every time I tried to question or cry, Dexter would respond with even greater insults and violence.Dexter put Lana on his lap and rubbed her face."You ar
Death and Insanity Chapter 7 Disgusting
Chapter 7 Disgusting"Don't call Carrie that. She might just be throwing a tantrum."It's all my fault. If it weren't for me, she wouldn't have been so angry at you."See how pretentious Lana was?I couldn't associate the girl in front of me with our gentle mother in the photo.Did they really look alike?"Lana, you're so kind. Caroline treats you so poorly, yet you always defend her." Dexter gently touched Lana's forehead, his movements gentle."According to Dad's will, the property is to be split equally between Caroline and me."But she has been acting crazy. How could such a person be worthy of being my sister?"So, I plan to change her name into yours on the will, Lana."An indescribable feeling of nausea rose from my stomach.I wanted to leave, but my spirit was spellbound.I couldn't move at all, and my mind buzzed.Dexter's voice reached my ears once again."When Dad was saved, he wanted to see Caroline."He asked me to treat her well and wanted me to say sorry f
Death and Insanity Chapter 8 The Bully
Chapter 8 The BullyWhen Lana first arrived, she was relatively nice to me, at least at home.She would timidly follow behind me, calling me sister with a smile.Until she realized that my dad ignored me and my brother treated me poorly, she started treating me badly too.That was when I realized that Lana didn't really love to smile.She once trapped me in the school restroom, allowing other girls to grab my hair and pin me to the ground.Blows landed on my body, parts covered by my clothes. It was a way to teach me a lesson without leaving bruises or marks."Caroline, don't hate me."If you want to hate someone, hate your brother."He allowed all of this. Otherwise, how could I, an adopted daughter, be so bold?"Her words made sense. If it weren't for Dexter's consent, she wouldn't have dared bully me like this.It looked like Dexter really wanted me dead.My hope of Dexter's rescue was dashed, and I started to beg Lana for mercy."It hurts."I was in too much pain to s
Death and Insanity Chapter 9 Struggling
Chapter 9 StrugglingCountless times, I returned home with messy hair and disheveled clothes.When Dexter saw it, he only questioned me with a stern face. "Caroline, have you been fooling around?"You're not even 18 yet. Do you think Mom would be happy to see you like this?"I held back my tears and stifled my cry.But I couldn't stop the pain in my body and my heart.I wanted to tell him that it was Lana, together with some boys from our class, who stripped off my clothes and took photos of me.A harmless smile graced Lana's beautiful face."Caroline, if you dare reveal it, I'll spread these photos."Let's see what Dexter will think of you."Did it matter if I revealed it or not? I didn't know.I started taking medication and losing handfuls of hair.But it was useless.I went to a psychological clinic.The doctor gently touched my head, her eyes filled with tenderness and concern that were rare to me.My nose tingled, tears streaming down.I had never received such ki
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