All Chapters of Misplaced Daughter: My Death Drove Them Insane: Chapter 1 - Chapter 9

9 Chapters

Chapter 1

The people in the black market weren't lying. The drug worked fast.By the time my adopted sister, Rita Lawson, was wheeled out of the ER, the excruciating pain in my body had finally subsided.My parents, Mattia Neri and Ausilia Amodeo, hovered anxiously by her bedside, showering her with concern.Mamma even had tears in her eyes.Rita, pale and weak, reassured them, "I'm fine. As long as Elisa is okay, I don't mind drinking poison."Papa's face twisted with anger. "You're still defending her? If it weren't for the antidote our family had, you'd be dead right now!"I stood at the elevator door. My heart was breaking.They didn't have to worry. She wouldn't die. I would be the one dying.Papa spotted me first. He immediately stepped between Rita and me. "How dare you show your face here?"Mamma wiped away her tears. "If you're here to cause trouble, just leave. Rita almost died for you. Can't you show some decency?"Rita, who was still pale, gave me a faint smile, but there w

Chapter 2

When I got home, Enrico had a few large suitcases packed with his things beside him.He looked me up and down. He seemed to be checking if I was injured.Thanks to the effects of the drug, I felt perfect at that moment."Are you going out for a mission?" I asked in surprise.Enrico hesitated for a moment before replying, "Rita needs someone to take care of her, so…"Rita again! It was always her!Looking at the man I still loved, I couldn't hold back my frustration. "Enrico! I'm your wife!"He sighed. "Elisa Neri, even though Rita is adopted, she's still your sister. You're family.""Si, she's my sister, but what about you? You're just her brother-in-law. What right do you have to take care of her? What will people think of you?""Your Papa…" Enrico gritted his teeth and finally got the words out. "He wants us to divorce, so I can marry Rita and take care of her as her husband."I could barely believe my ears.Mamma and Papa actually wanted Enrico and me to divorce for Rita.

Chapter 3

After I signed the divorce papers, a single drop of blood suddenly fell onto the table, less than an inch away from the papers.Enrico frowned. "What's wrong with you? Why is your nose bleeding? Did you get injured during the abduction?"The rare show of concern almost made me spill the truth."Enrico, actually I—"Suddenly, his phone rang, cutting me off. It was a video call from Rita.Perhaps seeing the concern on his face, she asked him what was wrong."Elisa suddenly got a nosebleed. I'm not sure if she's injured. I'm thinking of taking her to the hospital for a checkup."Rita's soft voice came through. "The air's been really dry lately. I had a nosebleed yesterday too."Enrico immediately became anxious. "How are you now?""I'm fine. The doctor said it's just the dry air. There's a humidifier in my room now."I silently watched them talk.When Enrico noticed my gaze, he awkwardly ended the call and said to me, "The air's been pretty dry lately. You'll get better soon."

Chapter 4

The next day, I spent my time notarizing documents and running errands. I also squeezed in a quick meeting with Gianna.She walked up to me and slapped me across the face, then pulled me into a hug, crying uncontrollably."Is there really no other way? I can ask my Papa. We have plenty of antidotes at home."I shook my head. "This is the only way.""When we were kids, I always told you that Rita wasn't a good person! She's always pretending to be the victim, making everyone think you're bullying her. Because of that, your friends and family started drifting away from you…""Gianna, it's all in the past. I don't have much time left. I need you to help me with something."Gianna wiped her tears away. "Va bene, how much time do you have left?""I have—"Before I could finish, my phone suddenly rang.Mamma's voice came on the other end. "Elisa, come home tomorrow.""Tomorrow?"Upon hearing my confused tone, Gianna suddenly perked up and silently mouthed to me, "It's your birthda

Chapter 5

Third-person POVRita received the hospital's highest level of medical care.The Neri couple and Enrico waited anxiously until she was wheeled out of the ER."Doctor, how's my daughter?" Ausilia asked. Her gaze was full of worry as she looked at Rita.The doctor looked a little puzzled. "Uh, she's fine. Probably just an allergic reaction to something she ate."Ausilia still looked tense. "Is there anything we need to watch for?"The doctor hesitated. "Not really. At most, she'll just get an upset stomach—"Ausilia immediately interrupted. "Oh my! Rita has suffered so much!"Then, she turned to Enrico. "Go home and get some of Rita's things she's used to. Make sure she's well taken care of."Enrico nodded.He was also a little worried about Elisa.But when he got home, the house was a mess, and Elisa was gone.Frowning, Enrico pulled out his phone to call her, but Rita's call came first."Enrico, bring my silk pajamas. I can't stand wearing hospital clothes.""Va bene," En

Chapter 6

The day Rita was discharged, the Neri family hosted a grand celebration.Mattia announced to the guests, "From today onward, Rita will officially take over all the Neri family businesses!"Everyone raised their glasses in congratulations.Rita stood beside Mattia, smiling gracefully."Thank you, Papa," she said. "I won't let you down."Ausilia wiped away tears in the audience and whispered to a socialite beside her, "See? That's my good daughter."After the celebration, the first thing Rita did was to have a helper clear out Elisa's room.Pointing at Elisa's wardrobe, she said, "Throw all of this away—clothes, shoes, bags—everything."The helper hesitated. "Signorina Lawson, these are Signorina Neri's personal belongings—""This room is mine now," Rita said coldly. "I'll renovate it, and all these eyesores need to go."The helper dared not argue further and began clearing the room.Rita walked to the desk and opened a drawer.Inside were some of Elisa's old things—a photo a

Chapter 7

A month later, Rita and Enrico's wedding took place at Neri Manor.The ceremony was extravagant, with nearly every prominent figure in Avalon in attendance.Rita walked down the red carpet, arm-in-arm with Mattia, wearing a custom gown worth millions of dollars. Her face shone with happiness.Ausilia, who was in the audience, wiped away tears. She whispered to the relatives, "This day has finally come."Ivana, dressed in a pink flower girl dress, scattered petals behind Rita. She looked adorable, but her eyes were vacant.Halfway through the ceremony, the priest was about to ask, "Do you take this man to be your husband?"Suddenly, the doors of the hall burst open.Gianna entered, dressed in black and carrying a folder. She was followed by two sharply dressed men with serious expressions."Sorry to interrupt," she said calmly, her voice cutting through the quiet hall.Mattia frowned. "Gianna? What are you doing here?""I'm delivering a gift on behalf of Elisa," Gianna said, w

Chapter 8

Gianna's voice trembled. "By the time I got there, it was too late. The doctor declared her dead. Blood had trickled from her mouth, and her organs were corroded by the poison. But her expression was so peaceful, as if… as if she were finally free."Ausilia sank into a chair. Her face was as pale as paper.The folder slipped from Mattia's hands, and the papers scattered across the floor.Enrico froze in place, paralyzed.Only Rita was still screaming. "She's lying! Elisa isn't dead! She's just hiding! Gianna, call her out! Make her confront me!""Confront you?" Gianna's gaze turned ice-cold."Rita, how do you confront a dead person? Go to the morgue? Too bad, Elisa's body has already been cremated. Her ashes are with me."She pulled a small urn from her bag and placed it on the table. "I didn't want her left in that house, so I took her away."Ausilia covered her face, finally sobbing. "No… No way… Elisa couldn't be dead… She cooked an entire meal for us that day—""Cooked for

Chapter 9

Rita's smile finally froze."P-Papa… you're going to kill me?" she stammered, taking a step back."I'm Rita… your beloved daughter…""You're not my daughter," Mattia said. "Not anymore, starting today."He waved his hand. Two men in black stepped forward and seized her arms. She struggled and screamed. Her wedding gown was torn, and her hair fell loose."Enrico! Save me!" she shouted, turning to him. "Don't you love me?"On his knees, Enrico shook his head gently. "I never loved you. I loved Elisa. I only pitied you.""Ivana!" She looked at the little girl."Ivana, Mamma loves you!"Ivana cowered behind Gianna, whispering, "You're not my Mamma. My Mamma is dead."Rita completely broke down. She was dragged out of the hall. Her screams faded into silence.Mattia looked at the remaining guests and said in a weary voice, "Apologies for the scene. The wedding is canceled. Everyone, please leave."The guests hurried out, none daring to linger.Soon, only the Neri family, Gianna

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