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They Chose the Nanny, I Chose to Stop Funding Them
They Chose the Nanny, I Chose to Stop Funding Them
Autor: Many Floaters

Chapter 1

Autor: Many Floaters
I went home early, thinking of giving my parents a surprise. However, when I got home, my key wouldn't open the door.

I tried opening it several times, but the key just wouldn't turn. Then, it dawned on me that the locks had probably been changed.

Frustrated, I took my phone out and called Mom. The phone rang several times before she finally answered.

I heard the typical sounds of a shopping mall in the background as she spoke into the receiver.

"Hey, Jen. What's up? Why are you calling all of a sudden?"

"I'm home, Mom. I'm at the door. Did you change the locks? I can't open the door."

A few seconds later, Mom finally answered slowly, "Oh, you're back? Your Dad and I are out shopping with Julia. Just wait by the door for a bit. We'll be home soon."

She didn't wait for my reply before hanging up quickly.

I stood in the hallway with my suitcase behind me and waited for a whole hour.

Finally, I heard footsteps in the hallway. I looked up and saw my parents walking ahead, with the caretaker, Julia Woodard, right between them. Her right arm was affectionately linked with Mom's, and she carried the shopping bags for Dad on her right.

The three of them were laughing and chatting merrily, just like a family.

When they got to the door and saw me standing there, neither of them showed any surprise or delight. Dad just glanced at me indifferently, and Mom simply said, "You're back."

On the other hand, Julia immediately let go of Mom's arm as she beamed at me with a warm smile, hurrying toward me.

"You're back, Ms. Peterson! Why didn't you tell us beforehand? We could have come and picked you up instead."

I forced a smile and nodded, my gaze falling on the door lock. I asked, "When did you change the lock? Why didn't you tell me?"

Julia hurriedly explained, "We just changed it a month ago. The old lock was a bit stiff and not very secure.

"I thought that it might be a problem since Mr. and Mrs. Peterson are getting old, so I got the locksmith to upgrade it for us. I'm sorry we didn't manage to tell you in time, Ms. Peterson."

Before I could get a word in, Dad scoffed coldly and pushed the door open, grumbling with obvious displeasure.

"What difference does it make to you anyway, since you didn't even bother coming home for the Christmas holidays?"

I knew Dad was still upset that I didn't come home for the holidays last year, and he clearly still hadn't let it go. I didn't want to get into a fight with my parents as soon as I got home, so I just didn't say anything in return and followed them into the house.

Once inside, I habitually went to the shoe cabinet to get my indoor slippers, but I saw that my cotton slippers were already on Julia's feet.
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  • They Chose the Nanny, I Chose to Stop Funding Them   Chapter 14

    Aside from hiking, I would also go camping with my friends, and we'd chat and sing under the stars as we enjoyed ourselves. We also went to plays and movies together and shared our joys and sorrows with each other.It made me feel incredibly happy and relaxed whenever I was with them.Around that time, someone also began pursuing me romantically. He was one of my business partners, and he was kind, mature, stable, gentle, and thoughtful.He knew about my past and understood my pain, and he never forced me to do the things that I didn't like. He respected me, my career, and my opinions, and he would always comfort me when I was down or tired, and help me when I encountered any difficulties.We got along very well. We didn't make any grand declarations of love to each other, but we kept each other company in a steady and ever-blossoming companionship.I knew then that this was the kind of relationship I wanted.Meanwhile, back in the village, my parents still lived in the empty hou

  • They Chose the Nanny, I Chose to Stop Funding Them   Chapter 13

    Mom and Dad thought of spending money on medical treatment, but they realized in horror that their retirement savings and pension were almost depleted. Julia had stolen quite a sum from them, and what remained was barely enough to cover their food, let alone medicine and other necessities.They lay on their cold bed, sick and miserable, but no one waited on them or brought them food or medicine. No one offered them any comfort, and they couldn't even get themselves a hot meal anymore.The house was empty and lifeless, filled only with the sound of their coughing and sighing.They glanced around in the empty house, looking at my childhood photos on the wall. They recalled the monthly allowance I used to give them on time, how I'd hired someone to wait on them hand and foot, and how I always bought them gifts and presents every time I came home. I'd talk to them, chat with them, and eat with them, but now, there was nothing left except regrets.Mom lay in bed, sobbing and poundin

  • They Chose the Nanny, I Chose to Stop Funding Them   Chapter 12

    Just as Julia was about to continue rummaging through Mom and Dad's bedside tables for anything valuable, the neighbor across the street happened to take out the trash just then and saw the front door wide open.The house was in complete disarray, and she also saw a figure furtively rummaging through my parents' belongings, so she got suspicious at once.She quietly went into a corner, pulled out her phone, and called the police, quietly explaining the situation to the officers that someone had broken into the house.The police arrived quickly. They rushed into the house with body cameras on them, arresting Julia on the spot.Julia's face turned deathly pale when she saw the police and trembled violently. Her bag fell to the ground, scattering expensive cigars, alcohol, jewelry, and cash onto the floor. With so much evidence against her, resistance was futile. There was no denying it.The police questioned her on the spot. When Julia realized that there was no way she could worm h

  • They Chose the Nanny, I Chose to Stop Funding Them   Chapter 11

    Dad continued, "We've already kicked Julia out and changed the locks, and we're never letting her back in. Let's continue living happily as a family of three, okay?"I gently pulled my hand away. "No, thank you.""Jen!" Mom cried, her eyes reddening with anxiety. She grabbed my arm, refusing to let go. "That's your home too! How could you not go back? You're our only daughter. What will we do if you don't come back with us?""My home?" I scoffed sarcastically and a little sorrowfully. "What about when you changed the locks without telling me, gave my room to Julia, and kicked me out of the house, saying I wasn't your daughter anymore? Why didn't any of you think that it was still my home then?""I…" Mom was at a loss for words. Tears streamed down her face even more as she choked, "We only said that in the heat of the moment. You shouldn't take them to heart. Please, Jen? We were wrong. We really know that we were wrong."You're our only daughter. We still have to rely on you wh

  • They Chose the Nanny, I Chose to Stop Funding Them   Chapter 10

    My parents were at their wits' end, but there was nothing they could do about the situation. After all, they were the ones who had adopted Julia in the first place. If word got out, they would only be humiliating themselves.If my parents mentioned kicking Julia out, she would immediately throw a tantrum by rolling on the floor, crying and screaming at the top of her lungs. "You adopted me, didn't you? It's only natural for me to live in your home!"How dare you throw me out! If you do, I'll go around the neighborhood telling everyone you abuse your daughter! Then we'll see if you still have the nerve to continue living here!"My parents didn't know what to do anymore and could only sigh in frustration all day.Julia had turned the house into an absolute mess. There was trash everywhere, and meals were often just makeshift instant boxed meals thrown together. My parents lived like they were walking on eggshells every day, afraid of upsetting her and causing another huge scene.The

  • They Chose the Nanny, I Chose to Stop Funding Them   Chapter 9

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