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Time's Up: My Aunt Adopts Me

Time's Up: My Aunt Adopts Me

Cerita Pendek · Emotional Realism
Oleh:  Golden AgeTamat
Bahasa: English
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My name is Yvette Fitzroy. I'm the daughter of Hugo Fitzroy and Clara Burke. It's been three months since my wealthy parents found me and brought me home. Now, they're finally taking me to the county family court to finalize my legal placement with them. It is 4:40 pm, half an hour before the filing office closes. This is the ninth attempt to finalize my legal placement with them. It's also the first time they actually make it on time. Just as I am about to walk inside, the fake heiress, Ivana Fitzroy, speaks up behind me. "Mom, Dad, I want to take one last family photo with you," she says. I go still. Hugo and Clara, however, turn around immediately. "We can take as many as you like. There's no rush," they say. Ivana stands between them with tears in her eyes. She gives me an apologetic smile. "I'm sorry, Yvette. I just can't bear to leave Mom and Dad. Don't worry. I just want a keepsake. I'll leave as soon as we're done taking the photo. I won't take what's yours," she reassures. Hearing that, Hugo declares on the spot, "Nonsense! You'll always be our daughter!" Clara chimes in to agree. I lower my eyes, softly interrupting their affectionate moment. "Mom, Dad, the office closes in half an hour," I say. "Interstate procedures take a long time, but if we go in now, we can still make it." Hugo snaps at me in displeasure. "What's the rush? It'll only take a few minutes. Are you really that eager to kick Ivana out?" I stand to the side and watch the three of them take their family photo. A sudden wave of relief washes over me. I lower my head and send my billionaire aunt, Victoria Fitzroy, the address. "Aunt Vicky, you said that if the ninth time still fails, you'll take me as your daughter," I type. "If that offer still stands, come before 5:00 pm. We can make me your legal daughter in time."

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12 Bab
Chapter 1
Not long after I sent the message, the screen lit up again.Victoria Fitzroy only replied with three words: "Wait for me."Staring at the short line, I'd never felt this steady.Ever since Hugo Fitzroy and Clara Burke found me and brought me home, the word they said to me most was "wait".The first time we tried to finalize my legal placement, I was too excited and too nervous. I got to the office at dawn.I waited from daylight until dark before I finally got them on the phone."Ivana cried all day," Hugo said. "She's not ready yet. Let's wait until next time."The second time, I prepared every document ahead of time and went to their company myself.But Ivana Fitzroy wanted a limited-edition pastry from Norda, which was miles away. Because of that, Hugo and Clara made me get out of the car. Then, they immediately turned around with her and left me to wait for the bus.The eighth time, I finished all the early paperwork on my own and took a number. They only had to show up, a
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Chapter 2
Even the janitor nearby couldn't watch it anymore. He quietly tipped me off."Miss, you should take your parents inside now. Everyone will be off work soon. I've never seen the people in there stay late," he said.Inside the hall, an attendant raised his voice again. "Is anyone else need to file anything before we close? The system locks at 5:00 pm sharp. Once it shuts down, none of today's transfer applications can be entered," he said.The moment he finished speaking, Ivana, Hugo, and Clara finished taking photos.Ivana didn't even glance my way. She just kept her head down and scrolled her phone."Mom, let's take another one. The light and angle were bad just now," she said.Clara agreed at once."Okay."Hugo stood beside them and didn't rush her.I checked the time. It was 4:39 pm.We only had 21 minutes left.I walked over to them and asked, "Mom, Dad, can we go in now?"Ivana apologized before they could speak."I'm sorry, Yvette. I didn't mean to stall. You're the
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Chapter 3
Hugo's temper snapped. He jabbed a finger at me and yelled, "Ivana asked you nicely. What kind of attitude is that? "You keep saying you're in a rush to do the papers. Now she asks you to help so we can save time, and you refuse. You're just picking a fight!"I looked at his furious face and almost laughed."I'm picking a fight? Dad, do you remember the last time? Last month, we were supposed to handle the papers on my birthday—two celebrations at once."But right before we left, Ivana said she had a headache. So, you two took her to the hospital and stayed there all day. I waited by myself until the office closed. You never showed up. When we got back, the doctor said she was only short on sleep."Hugo's expression stiffened."Ivana was really in pain," he said. "We raised her for years. How were we supposed not to worry?"I grunted in response and continued, "What about the time before that? It was a weekday. I took time off, and we agreed to leave at 9:00 am. "Then, Ivana
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Chapter 4
Over the phone, Hailey continued, "Oh, Ms. Warren took half a day off to come too. She even skipped the school's faculty meeting. She said she had to see you join your real family with her own eyes."When I heard that Kate Warren had come as well, my grip tightened on the phone, and a lump formed in my throat.In the years after Ivana’s birth parents, Martin Ewart and Emma Boyd, swapped us, I lived a life worse than a stray.When Martin and Emma lost at cards, they took it out on me.They wouldn't give me a thick coat in winter. They didn't even want me to finish high school. They wanted to marry me off early for money.If Hailey hadn't shared her meals with me, I wouldn't have made it.I only survived because Kate came to the house again and again to look after me. She secured my financial aid and paid my tuition herself. Without her, I wouldn't have finished high school and survived long enough for Hugo and Clara to find me.Compared with my birth parents, who favored Ivana, H
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Chapter 5
"What do you mean your feelings don't matter? You're the daughter I raised for 20 years. You're the apple of my eye!" Clara said.The janitor who'd watched the whole thing looked at me with open pity.I smiled at him.Then, I unzipped my backpack and took out the documents I'd prepared ahead of time.Without sparing them another glance, I turned and walked toward the doors of the hall.Hugo took a few strides up the steps and grabbed my arm."Where do you think you're going?" he asked.I looked at him calmly. "To get the papers done," I replied simply.He thought I was making a scene."How can you do it if we don't go in? The papers need our signatures. It's too late either way. Why insist on going in?"I didn't struggle. Instead, I just pulled my arm free and walked through the door.Clara tugged him back. There was a trace of disdain in her voice. "Forget it. Leave her. She can't get it done without us anyway. She's just throwing a tantrum. Don't indulge that."She grew u
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Chapter 6
Victoria was Hugo's younger sister.In the three months since they found me, she was the only one who actually cared.On my first day back, Hugo and Clara were busy comforting Ivana, who was crying the whole time.Victoria was the one who came over, took my hand, and led me to a hot shower. Then, she brought me a fresh change of clothes.She didn't look at me with pity or prying curiosity.She only smoothed my hair and said, "Yve, this is your home from now on."But the truth was simple. Anywhere with Hugo, Clara, and Ivana in it would never be my home."We're here to add her to our household," Victoria told the clerk.The clerk was already typing.Hugo and Clara finally caught on.Hugo strode in, his expression dark."Victoria, what do you think you're doing? This is our family matter. Who are you to stick your nose in?" he scolded.Victoria turned and looked at him calmly. "A family matter? Has Yve officially joined your family? Are her records even under your household?
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Chapter 7
"Fine. Fine! Yvette, you think you're all grown up now? If you insist on going with your aunt, then don't come back to this house!" Hugo shouted.Clara's eyes went red as she turned on me. She snapped, "Yvette, how can you hurt us like this? We're your birth parents!"I looked at them calmly."My heart was worn away in those nine waits. If you can't let Ivana go, then keep her and live your lives. As for me, I have a home now," I said.I didn't deal with the looks on their faces after that. I didn't even glance at Ivana, who was standing outside.Instead, I turned to Victoria and Eugene."Aunt Vicky, Uncle Eugene, let's go. Hailey and Ms. Warren are still waiting at the restaurant."Victoria nodded and took my hand."Let's go eat. We're celebrating you finally joining our family," she said.The three of us walked out of the office side by side.I didn't even spare Hugo and Clara a glance.The moment the car door shut, the noise outside was cut off.Eugene started the car an
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Chapter 8
Water dripped onto the leather seats. Clara immediately started complaining from the back of the car."Yvette, why didn't you wipe off with a tissue before you got in? These seats are expensive. They're hard to clean once they're stained."Don't you have any manners? Look at Vana. She keeps herself so clean."Ivana was wrapped in the oversized coat, leaning against Clara. Her voice was soft and sweet."Mom, don't blame Yvette. She probably just hasn't ridden in a nice car before. She doesn't know what to do."Hugo snorted coldly and hit the gas. He drove us home.Back at the house, Clara bustled around making tea for Ivana, terrified she'd catch a cold.I went back to the cluttered guest room alone.Clara even made me wait to shower until Ivana was done.She said she was afraid there would not be enough hot water for her."What are you thinking about? You look like you're miles away." Victoria's voice pulled me out of the memory.She took the bottle from my hands. Then, she
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Chapter 9
I tightened my hold on Victoria's hand and calmly spoke to Hailey. "They didn't come. This is my aunt and her husband. But now they're my adoptive mom and dad."Hailey wasn't stupid. She remembered Clara's dismissive attitude over the phone.Then, she thought of the last three months.I'd gone to do the papers again and again, full of hope, only to come back disappointed each time.She understood at once.Her eyes went red.She closed the document and pulled me into a tight hug."Yve, thank God," she said. "I don't care whose legal family you're part of, as long as they treat you right. No one wants to go back to a family that plays favorites!"Kate sighed when she heard that and walked over to pat me gently on the shoulder.She then looked at Victoria and Eugene and asked a few simple questions."Is the paperwork all done? Did it go through in the system? They didn't make another scene, did they? They didn't give her a hard time?"Victoria looked at her with genuine gratitu
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Chapter 10
I didn't say anything. I just kept eating.The ribs were savory and a little sweet. The chicken soup was rich and hot. Every bite was warm.No one brought up Hugo or Clara at that meal. No one brought up Ivana either.Everyone steered around the people and things that'd ruin it for me.Hailey told me funny stories from college and complained that the cafeteria food was bad.Kate cut in now and then to ask me about my plans.She told me that if I ever needed any books, I could come to her anytime.Off to the side, Eugene sat with a smile, pouring tea and water for everyone.I sat between Victoria and him, listening to Hailey and Kate laugh.My stomach was full, and my heart felt at peace.The next morning, after I went home with them, my phone rang right after breakfast.One word lit up on the screen—"Dad."I stared at it but didn't answer. Once the call ended, I changed the contact name to "Hugo".The ringing had barely stopped for three seconds before it started again.T
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