Semua Bab The Pain-Transfer System: Bab 1 - Bab 7

I had just stepped out of the pig farm when Maia called. She was sniffling into the phone, crying that she missed me and begging me to come back to her."Mom, I feel awful. Can you come and see me? I'm sorry. I know you're already exhausted, and I shouldn't cling to you like this, but I really miss you. I don't wanna be away from you."I'm in so much pain. Am I going to die? I haven't even had the chance to look after you yet. I don't wanna die. I just wanna stay with you forever and make you happy."Hearing her sound so considerate and grown-up, I drew in a deep breath, but my chest felt as if it were full of needles.I had raised Maia for more than ten years. She had been a collodion baby, born with skin so thin and fragile that every movement risked tearing it open, making it rot and ooze.I had looked after her as if she were made of glass. When she was a baby and couldn't drink from a bottle, I fed her with a straw, drop by drop. When she grew older and cried all night in pai

With a knife pressed to my throat, I signed the papers, "agreeing" to hand over the house and the car to Maia.After that, the family of three headed out laughing, off to toast their victory. Before leaving, they ordered me to pack my bags and clear out immediately.I moved through the house in a fog, picking through my things. But instead of packing to leave, I started tossing everything belonging to Bruno and Maia straight into the trash.For years, Maia had been stuck in bed, and every little thing she owned had been carefully chosen by me. I had even saved the baby bottle she used as a newborn.Back then, I honestly believed I was the happiest mother alive. My daughter might've been sick, but she'd survived under my care, and I thought we had a bright future ahead.Looking at it now, I realized just how completely I'd been fooled all these years.When I finished clearing out their belongings, the house felt lighter, almost fresh. I was already picturing a new layout when I he

"Why should I pay for this?" I asked, my tone flat.The doctor shot me a glare full of disgust. "You're her mother! If you don't pay, who will? What kind of mom lets her kid die while worrying about money?"I ignored the jab and answered calmly, "That girl is the child my husband had with his mistress. He threw away my real daughter and tricked me into raising her for over ten years. Do you really think I should foot the bill for her surgery?"The doctor froze, scratching the back of his head after hearing that.He mumbled an apology, then stormed off to try getting the money from Bruno and Claire instead.But those two were already tearing into each other. When they heard how much it cost, neither moved to pay.Bruno turned red and snapped at Claire. "You've been sneaking around for years. Who even knows if Maia's mine? And now you want my money for you and your kid? Dream on!"Claire broke down, tears and mascara streaking her face. "Maia is your daughter! And now I'm stuck wi