Lahat ng Kabanata ng The Remorse That Cracked a Family: Kabanata 1 - Kabanata 9

My family and I were stranded on the mountain peak due to a snowstorm. After much delay, the rescue helicopter finally arrived. By the time my younger twin sister, Emma Lawson, and I were supposed to get on, we were told there was only room for one person.Since I had terminal cancer, I intended to give her the spot. I was about to say something when she suddenly cried out that she felt dizzy and wouldn't let up. My whole family rushed to her, grabbing her hands and pulling her into the cabin.With an apologetic look, my husband, Leon Ziegler, glanced at me."Sarah, your sister's health isn't as good as yours. We need to get her out first, so you'll have to wait for the next one," he said.Then, my daughter, Daria Ziegler, flung a snowball at my fractured arm."Aunt Emma's the one who needs saving. Don't steal her spot," she said.My parents looked down at me struggling through the snow on all fours. But all they did was hold Emma closer and tell me to wait.All my life, they'd

Just then, my best friend, Michelle Sullivan, texted me."I got the footage from the rescue helicopter. It clearly shows your sister was faking her dizziness. Plus, her hospital records show she's perfectly fine."The video and files came through a few minutes later. Seeing Emma sticking out her tongue in the video and reading her clean bill of health, I smiled.I replied to Michelle, "Send this to my family after I'm dead."Two days before I died, I donated a kidney to Emma and a cornea to Daria.When I woke up after surgery, I saw my sister in a hospital gown, half-reclining on the bed. My parents and Leon were gathered around her while she cooed about wanting food from that fancy downtown restaurant. The scene looked warm and perfect, like a family portrait. And there I was, someone who didn't belong.The moment Emma noticed I was awake, a flash of triumph and defiance lit her eyes. She said sweetly, "Sarah, thank you for the assets. I'll make good use of them."Leon took o

I was dead. My spirit floated above the small lodge at the foot of the mountain, watching.Michelle held my cold body and cried her heart out. She had been the only warmth in my life, and now I could no longer comfort her. My consciousness drifted back to the home where I'd lived for 31 years. The house was brightly lit and full of cheerful voices and laughter.In the center of the living room stood a huge three-layer cake. Mom, Dad, Leon, and Daria gathered around Emma as they celebrated her 32nd birthday. Today should have been my birthday too. Instead, it had become the day I died."Why isn't Sarah back yet? She promised she would never miss my birthday," Emma said, nestling against Leon's shoulder and feigning concern.Mom smiled and gently touched her nose."She just loves being mysterious. Don't worry about her. Today is all about you, so make your wish."Dad looked at Emma adoringly. "That's right. We're not waiting for her anymore."Leon lit the candles slowly. "

After Michelle finished speaking, she nodded to someone behind her.A massive projection screen on one side of the funeral home flickered to life, playing a video. The footage showed the interior of the rescue helicopter. In the clip, Emma leaned against the window, looking perfectly healthy. She looked down at me struggling through the snow and arrogantly stuck out her tongue, pulling a mocking face. The funeral home fell into stunned silence. All the mourners stared at the screen in disbelief. Then they glanced at Emma, who looked so fragile she could faint at any moment. The cheeky, triumphant expression on the screen stood in sharp contrast to her tear-streaked, pitiful appearance now."What… What's happening here?" someone asked."I thought she was rescued first because she felt dizzy? She looks completely fine in that footage," another said.The whispers spread quickly. Emma's face turned chalk white."No, that's not true!" she shrieked, rushing forward to shut off the

Leon had always taken my sensibility for granted. Now he finally understood that I had spent my life tolerating a pack of wolves.He let out a bestial howl and lunged forward, trying to strangle that malicious Emma. But the police held him back.By the time Leon left the police station, night had fallen. He wandered the cold streets like a lost soul, walking aimlessly until he found himself standing before my grave.My photo on the headstone still wore that same bright smile. He dropped to his knees with a heavy thud. The freezing stone beneath him reminded him of how cold my body had been that day in the snow."Sarah… I'm sorry… I'm sorry…" he repeated, breaking down completely. Only after I was gone did he finally shed the tears that should have come long ago.Emma received a life sentence for illegal organ trafficking and attempted murder. Even the doctor received his due punishment.All the assets I had given to her—the house, the car, the savings, and my ten years of hard wo