Chapter 2

Finn would rather get discharged and head to the dorms, but he stayed at the hospital since Ruth told him that his sisters were coming.

Given their temper, they'd cause a scene at the campus if they had to go there looking for him instead.

Staring at the 20 grand in his phone, he shrugged—he could at least afford his tuition fees.

In his last life, he would have preferred dignity and his parents' attention.

But now? Forget it.

And what was the harm in taking money from them? They didn't matter to him anyway.

It worked for him if they really were willing to disown him too.

The only thing on his mind was that he was hungry, and his sisters never showed up even as he waited until five in the evening.

Thud, thud!

The knock on the door yanked Finn out of his thoughts, and he turned to see that it was a doctor with a white coat and a face mask.

As the doctor entered, he sat on the chair beside Finn as he lay in bed.

"How do you feel, Mr. Lawson?" he asked with a friendly smile, but there was sympathy in his eyes. "I'm your attending physician, Dorian White. I'm afraid we need to perform further tests as your health really isn't ideal."

Finn was shocked—his cancer had started this early?

On the other hand, Dorian was staring at Finn's face, feeling a sense of familiarity.

"Are you that boy who went on Seeker?" Dorian asked offhandedly. "I think I've seen your face on the trending section before. You refused to be adopted and kept searching for your family for over ten years, didn't you?"

Finn nodded in silence.

Many had praised his determination, but it was such a joke in hindsight.

Dorian looked around the room just then.

It was spacious but empty, with not a single family member in sight.

Weren't his biological parents crying in front of the camera as they took Finn home?

But they weren't here even though he was really sick?

Confusion showed in Dorian's eyes as he watched Finn, and he then asked, "Should I help you call your family for this?"

Finn shook his head. "I know I'm sick, doc. Just arrange the checkups—I'm fine on my own."

Just as Dorian was about to speak, three women stormed into the room menacingly, having already drawn stares as soon as they arrived together at the entrance.

If nothing else, they were all stunning beauties with their own different styles.

The woman in the end was in her mid-twenties, dressed in a black dress with spaghetti straps, her hair long and straight.

However, her sharp gaze narrowed with a cool expression, and her lips were pursed downward to show her displeasure.

As Finn's eldest sister, Zoe Lawson was a successful career woman in her own right.

Even though the family's business empire was vast, she was not happy with being under their shadow and decided to start her own business.

Behind her, Finn's second sister, Vera Lawson, was a beauty, though that much was expected from an actress like her.

She was slender but curvaceous, with a dainty face matched with alabaster skin and a pair of eyes that twinkled like the stars.

And yet, there was a clear hint of disdain even in her smile.

Finn's third sister, Yvie Lawson, was the last to enter.

She was soft-spoken and mild even in appearance, having the charm of a timeless beauty and the innocence of a younger maiden.

Even so, Finn didn't react much despite their regal, beautiful presence.

"More tricks?" Zoe smirked as she stared at him loftily. "Do you think playing dead works on us? Scum like you are rotten to the core… Honestly, why do you share our blood?"

She wasn't hiding her disgust at all, as if coming out of the same womb as Finn insulted her.

Beside her, Vera snorted. "That's just how he is. Playing dead one day, and who knows what he will pull tomorrow! And in the end, he's just jealous of Joe and trying to draw our attention! We wouldn't even be here if Mom didn't send us."

Even Yvie, who was usually quiet and mild-mannered, nodded. "I really think we've been too nice to him, and it's encouraging him to push his luck."

For his part, Finn wasn't at all upset that his sisters were mocking him so openly.

If anything, it strengthened his resolve to stop hoping for anything from them!

On the other hand, Dorian was surprised by how the Lawsons really treated Finn and felt even more sympathy for him just then.

All the heartwarming moments he saw online was far from the truth, and the sisters were absolutely abusive toward their biological brother.

Even as a third-party, he had enough and wanted to help Finn. "Ladies, Finn isn't playing dead. He really is—"

"Dr. White," Finn said, cutting him short. "Please."

He didn't need his sisters to be aware of his condition because it didn't matter anymore.

If anything, they might be laughing if they knew.

"Oh… Okay, just come to my office when you're done here."

And with those words, Dorian left.

On the other hand, the three sisters were surprised that Finn was being so cold.

Before this, if they had so much as lectured Finn, he'd roll over to present his belly like a mutt!

However, even while they had the feeling something was amiss, they never considered him a fellow human being anyway, and that was not about to change.

Zoe's tone was at once cold. "Our family was so happy and peaceful, but you showed up. Joe suddenly refused to come home and is stuck too! We have no idea where he is, and if he gets hurt, we will make sure you pay for this!"

She was ready for Finn to apologize like he always did, but he wasn't responding at all.

That was when Vera noticed something that left her perplexed. "What are you smiling about, Finn? What do you want?"

Finn looked at her sideways. "To cut ties with all of you, that's all."

Vera snickered as if he was joking. "You came to us because we're rich, no? Do you think you're willing to cut yourself off from such wealth? We know—you wouldn't have showed up if we were poor, and you just want to be a rich kid.

"But you're giving us an attitude now? Fine. I'll give you 300… Heck, 500 grand. After that, you will leave our family."

Zoe was listening to Vera mocking Finn the whole time and eventually burst out laughing.

Yvie was smirking too, as 500 grand was way less than what Joe got for his birthday.

But who knew—perhaps that would be enough to persuade the bumpkin to leave.

Pulling out her checkbook from her Chanel bag, Vera taunted, "You're not getting a cent from the family anyway—all of it belongs to Joe. So say yes, and you at least get some money."

In another life, Finn would be refusing over nonsensical 'familial bonds', even groveling like a mutt to prove his loyalty.

This time, however…

Shaking his head, he said, "Don't bother. Wire it straight to my account, and specify that it's a donation to the bank. Once I receive the money, I'll sign the agreement."

Vera frowned in disbelief.

They all knew how badly this brat wanted the family's attention, but he was now willingly leaving?

This was impossible.

Zoe and Yvie were just as stunned—they just wanted to humiliate Finn, but he agreed to it?

"Are you sure? Vera asked in uncertainty. "You won't be our brother if you take our money."

"Yes, I am," Finn replied, starting to get a little impatient. "So are we doing this or not? If we aren't, then forget it."

Vera absolutely wanted him gone, however, and promptly wired him 500 grand.

Finn himself quickly signed the agreement, leaving Vera a little stumped when he handed it to her.

He really signed it?

Just as everyone had thought—he only showed up for the money but remained so vindictive!

She was almost disappointed!