Chapter 7

“What’s going on here?”

I turned around as Mira walked in. Behind her was Elena, following with a curious look on her face.

“Wow, what is it this time? You never stop causing controversy, Bella!” she exclaimed. Her arms were crossed over her chest, and she glared at me with an annoyed expression. 

I completely ignored her, turning to look at Mira, who was shocked by what she saw. 

“Bella, what’s wrong, sweetie? Why did you throw away all your favorite collectible dolls? They’re still brand new—they were a gift from Mom. You said you loved them so much—why did you throw them away?” Mira asked again.

I exhaled softly, rubbing my temples, which ached. “I don’t like any of them, so I threw them away.”

“You don’t like them? Why? Didn’t you want to be a Barbie? Didn’t you want to be beautiful and graceful so Varo would like you?”

I shook my head slowly. I felt like this Bella was becoming a fool because of the people in this house. How could someone who’s twenty years old still be playing with Barbie dolls? And want to be Barbie? Hey, Bella isn’t a kindergartener—it’s impossible for her to naturally have thoughts like that. No wonder Alvaro hates her.

Well, even if he does hate her, that’s none of my business. Because my goal isn’t to get married or get tied down to a guy.

I have to get revenge on David and his mistress using Bella’s body. So, I have to take care of her as best as I can.

“I don’t like it right now, so please get rid of all of it.”

Mira came closer and stroked my back. From the look in her eyes, it seemed like she was pondering my change in attitude.

“I just feel dizzy with all these colors. I want everything changed too—I want it all white,” I said again.

“Oh, I see… all right. Mom will take care of that for you later. In that case, you have to eat and take your medicine, okay, so you’ll get well,” she said. She waved her hand to signal the waitress to come over and hand her the tray she was carrying.

I stared at the newly opened tray with a furrowed brow. Didn’t the doctor recommend that I eat healthy, nutritious food? But what is this? How on earth did I end up with a bowl of noodles topped with all kinds of sausages? What is this nonsense? Is Mira really a wolf in sheep’s clothing? Is she the one who actually wants Bella to die a slow death?

“Why? Isn’t this your favorite food? You usually eat noodles like this every day—breakfast, lunch, and dinner too,” she said when she saw I wasn’t welcoming it with enthusiasm.

It’s crazy to eat like this every day—no wonder Bella is obese. No wonder she has heart disease, because everything in her life is unhealthy.

“I’m not hungry yet, Mom. I’ll eat later,” I declined politely.

“But you haven’t eaten anything since this morning. Eat up, and then take your medicine,” she said, pointing to two green capsules.

I stared at the capsules. While I was in the hospital yesterday, I never took medicine like that. But why is Mira giving me something like this now?

What kind of medicine is this, anyway?

“These are your vitamins. The doctor said you have to take them every day so your body stays healthy and heals quickly,” she said again.

“Can you just put them over there? I’ll take them later, and I’ll take the medicine later too. My head is spinning right now, and I really want to sleep,” I said, making an excuse so they’d all leave.

“Are you sick? Oh my God, I’m so sorry I didn’t notice the look on your face, sweetie. Okay, just get some rest. I’ll put your food on the table; make sure you finish it all, okay? And don’t forget to take your vitamins,” she said, then guided me to the bed. She asked the maid to bring all the Barbie dolls I’d thrown away earlier, then pulled Elena’s hand—who was standing there staring at me suspiciously.

After they left, I didn’t close my eyes right away. I got up again and locked the door.

Then, I picked up the capsule and examined it closely. It looked familiar...

“Appetite-boosting vitamins?” I muttered when I noticed the drug logo on the capsule.

So Bella is fat because she’s always been given these vitamins? This house is full of crazy people!