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The Ugly Truth

Short Story · Romance
By:  Wake UpCompleted
Language: English
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True and Fake Heiress

Ruthless

Family Emotions

Revenge

Regret

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Melodramatic

"Whose illegitimate child are you pregnant with?" My parents demand to know, looking crazed. They want to know whose child I'm carrying. I look at them and laugh. "One of the kidnappers, of course." My parents and brother are stunned, and they turn ashen. I continue softly, "Don't you guys remember? The kidnappers asked for a ransom, but you guys were only willing to save your other daughter. You wanted to teach me a lesson." Mom collapses on the couch. "That can't be. We wanted to teach you a lesson so you would stop bullying Eden. I didn't… We didn't…" I crouch before her. "You guys never expected the kidnappers to violate me, right?" I don't wait for an answer. "Do you think a few kidnappers would have morals and ethics?" She parts her lips to speak, but I don't give her the chance. "I was covered in injuries when I got home. Why didn't any of you ask me about them? "You guys took Eden away without bothering to save me. You didn't return for a day, for two days, for a month… Did you think the kidnappers would think that they could still receive the ransom?" They should be happy now—I'm about to die.

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17 Chapters
Chapter 1
"I need you to come in, Ms. Larson. There's something I must discuss with you in person." My doctor, Tyree Cameron, sounded unusually anxious on the phone."This treatment plan is unacceptable! I've told you. The child is innocent!" I shouted angrily.Lately, I'd been dealing with constant, unexplained headaches, and stress only made me more irritable."It's not... about the child," Tyree stammered, clearly flustered. After a brief pause, he finally said, "Ms. Larson, you have a tumor in your brain."As I ended the call, my legs felt like they would give out beneath me. I swayed, as fragile as the last leaf drifting off a tree in the dead of winter."Have some shame, Cindy! Who's the father of this illegitimate child? Go get an abortion already!""Don't you have any self-respect? You're no longer some country bumpkin. You're a Sainsbury now!""Dad, Mom, calm down. Maybe Cindy has her reasons.""Stop defending her, Eden! A leopard can't change its spots. She's always been like t
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Chapter 2
Paula opened her mouth to say something, but I interrupted her, "When I came home, covered in bruises, why didn't any of you ask about me?"You didn't come to save me. You just took Eden away. You didn't show up after one day, or two, or even after a whole month. Did you really think the abductors would still believe they could get a ransom?"The more I spoke, the more hurt I felt, and the tears began to fall uncontrollably. This was the surprise that awaited me upon my return to the Sainsbury family."If that's the case, then get rid of the child!" My birth father, Dale Sainsbury, slammed his foot down in frustration, and in his rage, he shattered a cup. "Get rid of it. It has to be done!"No matter whose child this was, they had been asking me to go for an abortion long enough. Every time, I'd resisted with all my strength.But this time, I changed my mind.Seeing them still furiously blaming me for embarrassing the Sainsbury family, I spoke coldly, "Fine, I'll go. We'll go to
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Chapter 3
My consciousness faded as I drifted through a series of shallow dreams, with countless memories swirling in my mind.When I finally opened my eyes again, it was the next morning.Sunlight filtered through the curtains, gently spilling onto the bed.I blinked and looked up at the unfamiliar ceiling. A sense of disorientation washed over me."If death is like this, it doesn't seem that hard to accept," I murmured with a bitter smile.When Tyree arrived, he brought both good and bad news. "The abortion surgery went smoothly, but..."He hesitated. I shifted slightly, signaling him to continue."But the cancer cells have already spread. Now, we can only try to buy some time."I instinctively nodded, without much emotional reaction.Leaving it to Tyree was the best outcome I could secure for myself.During my hospital stay, I often sat in the chair by the window, watching the ebb and flow of people outside. Through that, I felt a sense of peace as though I were disconnected from th
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Chapter 4
Craig remained silent. The wig he held in his hand felt like a scorching piece of iron, leaving him unsure of what to do.Seeing the situation, Eden stepped forward and snatched the wig from his hand. As she tossed it into my arms, her eyes were filled with unrelenting hostility.I calmly put the wig on. After all, a frail woman wandering the streets with a shaved head would definitely stand out.I couldn't help but chuckle. "Eden, you really don't have to be so scared. I won't be returning to the Sainsbury family."I smiled as I spoke, but my tone was firm. "Not in this life, and certainly not in the next.""I-I'm not scared! Mom, Dad, and Craig only love me." Eden's voice was tinged with panic. Though she screamed forcefully, I could hear the unease beneath it."Is that so?"Noticing her internal unease, I smiled faintly at her. All the lingering obsession I once had dissipated at that moment.In those four years, I came to the clearest realization—I didn't belong to the Sain
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Chapter 5
A cup of fragrant jasmine tea was placed in front of me, but I was still lost in thought.I kept wondering what I did wrong. Not only did I end up hollowed out, but I also dragged my adoptive parents into this mess.I was the real heiress of the Sainsbury family. But when I returned at 17, they already had another "daughter" my age, Eden.Eden Sainsbury—what a lovely name. The Sainsbury family was just like a paradise for her.Before I got lost, my name was Amy Sainsbury. I was the beloved of my parents.But after four years of being back, no one seemed to remember to change my name back to Sainsbury. I had kept the name Peter and Lila gave me—Cindy Larson.Peter and Lila were so good to me. They couldn't have children, so when they found me, they thought it was a gift from heaven. They promised they would always cherish me like their treasure.But when I donated blood at school, my DNA was submitted online and was found by Craig after 13 years of separation.Peter and Lila had
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Chapter 6
My memories of Dale and Paula from when I was a child were vague. I only remembered that Craig, who was five years older than me, once took me to an amusement park.He told me to wait at the fountain square while he went to buy me some ice cream.I waited from morning till evening, but Craig never came back. In the end, it was the janitor at the amusement park, Lila, who found me and took me home.That was all I recalled. When Craig found me with the DNA test result, I was filled with curiosity.From him, I learned that my parents were rich, and I began to look forward to a bright future.I was 17 at the time and already knew a thing or two about the rules of the world. I wasn't some naive kid anymore, and I wanted to become part of the Sainsbury family.On the first day I returned to the Sainsbury residence, Eden cried and said to me, "I don't want anything. I know I've taken Cindy's place all these years, but now I just want to be with all of you. Please, Cindy, don't make me l
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Chapter 7
I reached out to wipe away Kevin's tears, but his bony hand caught mine.The grief surged uncontrollably. He sobbed even harder, like a river bursting its banks, impossible to hold back.After I comforted Kevin, we returned to my ward, and he left for work shortly after.I said goodbye to him with a mix of reluctance and resignation. I straightened his clothes, fixed his hair, and made sure he looked every bit the professional.Over the years with the Sainsbury family, I had grown used to seeing their constant obsession with maintaining a spotless image.But doing this for Kevin felt different—meaningful, even. I cherished the moment because winter's chill was creeping closer.Back in bed, I picked up a book to pass the time.That was when my phone rang again. To my surprise, it wasn't Kevin—it was Eden.The last time we spoke, she backed off after I put her in her place. Why was she calling me now?I hesitated for a moment before answering."Where are you, Cindy?" Eden's voi
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Chapter 8
I froze. I couldn't believe Craig said that."Get out!" I screamed hysterically, startling everyone down the hall.That was all the strength I had left. As soon as I shouted, I felt a sharp discomfort in my body. I forced myself to lean against the wall to keep from collapsing.I had no patience left for the Sainsbury family. My only wish in life was to never see any of them again. Was that really too much to ask?Could God please send someone to make this bastard disappear?Just as I thought that, Kevin came running from the end of the hall.My vision blurred, and I vaguely saw Kevin's punch land on Craig's nose."You bastard! You actually hit me three times? I'm her brother! Kevin, I told you, you're not good enough for Cindy. Why are you still around her?"Craig's angry shout echoed, and the two of them started fighting in the hallway.I smiled softly and muttered, "Thank you, God. You finally sent a savior."My body went limp, like a snake in hibernation, and I slid down
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Chapter 9
I was lost and in despair. Just when I thought I was about to die, a soft voice suddenly pierced the darkness.I jerked awake and realized I was lying in a hospital bed. The chemotherapy was over.Kevin hesitated for a moment beside my bed, then finally found the courage to speak. "Cindy, Craig's outside. Do you want to see him?"Craig had shown up at the hospital for three days in a row. What did he want?"I think Craig owes you an apology," Kevin added.Maybe it was time to put this all to rest.I took a deep breath and nodded.Kevin looked uneasy but did as I asked.As he opened the door, I saw Craig standing there. He looked somewhat lost. When he stepped inside, he appeared worn out. "Cindy…"I glanced at him coldly, offering no words and no response.It was as though my heart had frozen over, and the chill left me numb, unable to feel anything."I'm sorry." Craig struggled to push out those words.I stayed silent, but I met his gaze to figure out what he meant by this
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Chapter 10
On the day of chemotherapy, I cried uncontrollably on the hospital bed. Kevin's heart broke as he watched me from the side.Craig hid outside the room, too ashamed to face me again. But I saw him wiping his tears away—what crocodile tears!Snow continued to fall outside the window, quietly blanketing everything.Kevin carefully sat by my bed in the hospital room, with a cup of steaming water in his hands. He had a somber look, as if worried about how weak I had looked when I woke up.I just gazed out the window, looking past the layers of snow as my mind drifted back to the warm but distant home of my childhood."Cindy." Kevin finally broke the silence. His voice carried an uncontainable tenderness when he asked, "Do you still remember how we used to catch fish by the river when we were younger?"I turned my head slightly, looked at him, and nodded. Unlike now, we were carefree then.I recalled how, when I was still with the Larsons, I would trail behind Kevin every day after sc
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