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All Chapters of The Villain's Last Wish: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

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Chapter 1

My older brother, Charlie Sherman, threw a bottle of pesticide at me and spat, "Someone as vicious as you should just die."I knelt on the ground, my exposed skin covered in wounds and bruises.My eldest brother, Lucas Sherman, chimed in with an unusually cold voice, "Apologize to Cynthia right now, or you might as well die!"Cynthia Graham quickly spoke up, sounding pitiful. "Lucas, Charlie, don't torment Maddie because of me. I just lost my chance at the SATs, but I can always take it again... I can even just get a job."Her words only fueled the anger of my brothers standing before me. They became even more enraged, probably feeling indignant on Cynthia's behalf.Charlie kicked me hard in the stomach with his leather shoe.Lucas looked at me with pure disgust and slapped me across the face. He hissed, "Apologize to Cynthia right now!"I let out a cold laugh as I stared at the pesticide bottle in front of me. I was truly living the life of a side character, being treated that

Chapter 2

"Get out!" I exclaimed.Lucas suddenly stormed in and rushed over to slap me across the face. "What are you doing?! Why the heck did you shove Charlie?"Lucas was the original Maddison's eldest brother. He had always been the quiet type who barely acknowledged her existence since childhood.It was not until they grew up that he started treating me slightly better. However, that kindness did not last long before it disappeared with Cynthia's arrival.Cynthia was the daughter our parents had adopted. Ever since she came, the entire family adored her. It was probably because she had that female lead aura.Lucas glared at me furiously. "Maddison, you just caused Cynthia to lose her SAT opportunity, and now, you're abusing Charlie. You're completely hopeless!"When I looked at him, I felt angry on behalf of the original Maddison. She had worked so hard for his approval, making him breakfast every day, washing his clothes, and polishing his shoes.However, he would make her kneel and

Chapter 3

Ashton stepped in front of me protectively and exclaimed, "Don't you dare pick on Maddison!"I looked down at the mess on my pants. Then, I slowly pushed Ashton aside and stared at Lucas. With a loud smack, I hurled the pasta right at his handsome face. "Didn't your mother ever teach you not to bother people while they're eating?"Another loud splat sounded as a meatball hit Lucas square in the face. He staggered back a step, staring at me in disbelief.I continued coldly, "Lucas, if you mess with me again, I'll throw acid in your face!""Maddison!" he shouted, shaking with rage.I chuckled and shoved a meatball right into his mouth. "What's the matter? Even a meatball can't shut that mouth of yours?" He was so furious his teeth were clenched tight, and I almost burst out laughing.Back when I read the trashy novel, I had already despised the aloof Lucas. After all, he constantly treated the original Maddison badly because of Cynthia, making her give way in everything.Even

Chapter 4

I could finally fight back. I snatched the kitchen knife from Cynthia and slashed it across my own arm."Here. One cut each, how about it?""What..."Cynthia stared at me in shock, like she was staring at a lunatic."Some people are afraid of dying, but I'm not," I said while turning the stove knob to ignite the burner.Then, I immediately doused the flame with water. "Why don't we just go down together tonight?"She screamed in terror. "Lucas, Charlie... Help me! Maddison is trying to kill me!""Pathetic," I said with disdain, glancing at her before continuing to close the windows.Since my arm was wounded, bright red blood was flowing everywhere. So, when Charlie and Lucas arrived, they saw a kitchen covered in blood and the wound on my hand.Meanwhile, Cynthia was sitting on the floor crying.Charlie quickly turned off the gas burner. "Quick, Lucas, Maddie's hurt. We need to get her to the hospital."Lucas hesitated. However, he did not come over, helping Cynthia to her f

Chapter 5

Later, my parents came to visit me.My mother, Laura Sherman, started reprimanding me the moment she saw me. "What in God's name were you thinking? Do you have any idea that you scared Cynthia so badly that she's having a mental breakdown?"My father, Daniel Sherman, spat at me with disgust. "How did I end up with a daughter like you? I regret ever bringing you into this world."They had apparently forgotten how the original Maddison used to be adored and treasured like a princess. Ever since they adopted Cynthia, they had given her everything and treated her well instead.I actually felt sorry for the original Maddison. Her own brothers and biological parents all favored an outsider over her.I yanked out the IV cannula from my hand and smashed the flower vase on the table."Since you care so much about Cynthia, go and keep her company. Why are you even here?"My parents froze in shock, staring at me with terrified eyes as if they were looking at a lunatic. They immediately lef

Chapter 6

I froze, thinking, 'Is this from the original Maddison? Did she just write to me?'She continued writing.[No matter what, my ending is death. If I don't die, Ashton won't be able to start his new life, so please kill yourself somewhere he won't know about it. This way, you can go home, and Ashton can start over.]She wrote a lot more.Only then did I realize she knew she was just a side character in a book who would die eventually. Even though I had changed her fate that day, the story's ending was something that could not be reversed.She had already died long ago, and what lingered was just the last trace of her consciousness. If she did not die, Ashton would keep clinging to her memory.However, once she was gone, the author would change Ashton's ending, giving him a new beginning.That was her agreement with the author.In the days that followed, Ashton never left my side. He took me to watch sunsets, saying the world was full of beautiful sights.He said, "As long as we'

Chapter 7

Charlie suddenly called out to me. "Maddie, come here."I walked over, and he pulled me aside to whisper, "Apologize to Lucas and our parents today, and they won't hold it against you anymore. You've done a lot of things lately that have disappointed us."I simply replied, "Okay."Hearing me agree so quickly, he seemed relieved. "I knew deep down you still had a good heart. I'll work on my temper from now on."I silently scoffed.That was just like Charlie. He would always hurt the original Maddison just to turn around and play nice again. He never actually changed his ways.When the birthday party reached its peak, I stepped up to the stage to give a speech. I had planned to speak a few words for the original Maddison, then drink pesticide in front of everyone.Unexpectedly, Cynthia suddenly ran to the balcony railing. Her eyes were red and teary as she looked at everyone pitifully and said, "There's actually something I've always wanted to tell everyone."She looked toward ou

Chapter 8

I pulled Cynthia and pushed her outward, "Why are you crying? I'll die with you.""No!" Mom dropped to her knees on the floor.Cynthia was trembling all over, and right there in front of everyone, she wet herself.I let out an evil laugh. "Weren't you acting all tough earlier? What happened? Why are you wetting yourself now?"I grabbed her clothes and kept pushing her down until half her body was already hanging out over the drop. "Ah, no, no! Please don't push me down!" Cynthia sobbed, begging nonstop. An idea flashed in my mind, and I smiled. "Fine, I won't push you, but you have to tell everyone the truth right now. Did I ever hit you?"She stuttered, "I-I..." I shoved her again and exclaimed, "Hurry up and tell them!""I'll say it... I'll say it! Maddie never hit me."As soon as those words left her mouth, Lucas frowned in confusion. "Cynthia, then why did you say that earlier?" She replied, "B-Because I wanted you to kick Maddie out.""Keep talking!" If I had kno

Chapter 9

Otherwise, I would not be locked up by my brothers.I also wondered how Ashton was doing, though I did not want to see him before I died. If I did, I might lose my only chance to end it.I could only hope that, just like the original Maddison had written, Ashton would be able to live his own life once I was gone.I heard that Cynthia was kicked out. However, my parents were still attached to her and were secretly giving her money.Some habits truly died hard.Then again, I could not care less. At least I had cleared the original Maddison's name.Later, Charlie came to see me and gave me a watch. It was a watch that the original Maddison had once loved, but he used to only buy things like that for Cynthia."I'm sorry. I've been thinking for a long time, and I really know I was wrong."He looked at me bitterly and added, "Lucas and I have misunderstood you this whole time."I did not want to say a single word, so I tossed the watch straight into the trash.His face froze, and h

Chapter 10

"Okay."I agreed to go with Ashton.I really wanted to tell him the harsh truth, but after thinking about it, I decided not to say anything. After all, I was not from that world, so I should not interfere with those things.Ashton brought me to his house and had his mother prepare a whole table's worth of delicious food.He kept telling me, "We're only eighteen. Our future is bright and promising. Once we start college, we can hang out on weekends, visit amusement parks, and do lots of fun and meaningful things."That was probably the kind of simple, peaceful life the original Maddison had wanted. It was too bad she was just a pitiful side character.After dinner, I used the excuse of going to the bathroom to leave a bank card on the counter. It contained the original Maddison's savings, and I had left it for Ashton.Then, I climbed out the window and escaped.I wanted to find somewhere with no people around to commit suicide, but I was unexpectedly captured by Cynthia.She ti

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