"Mom, can I—" I didn't get to finish.With a loud splash, I was suddenly shoved into the sea.The waves were rough. Just like my younger twin sister, Melody Judd, I was terrified of water.I fought with all my strength to move forward, desperately trying to get back to the shore. The salty seawater rushed up my nose and into my mouth.Finally, I managed to grab Mom's pant leg."Mom, help me! Please save me. I can't swim!" I begged, completely helpless.But I never expected Mom to raise her foot and kick me in the shoulder. I lost my balance and fell back into the sea."Melody is eager to learn, so you're going to practice first!" Mom said. "Once you get over your fear and learn to swim, I'll feel comfortable enough to let Melody go in."You selfish brat. If you hadn't been so troublesome when I was carrying you, your sister wouldn't have ended up like this. This is all because of you!"The waves crashed over me one after another. I fought against the current on instinct, try
Read more