Todos os capítulos de Stealing My Life to Keep My Sister Alive: Capítulo 1 - Capítulo 9

I didn't know how much time had passed before Dad finally came to take me home.He signaled for me to go to my room.My room was a small storage room without any heating.The rest of the house was filled with medical equipment for Luna's treatment. This was the only empty room left for me.We'd spent all our money on her treatment, so only her room had heating.I curled up on my small bed. The warmth I felt in Mrs. Wilson's house had already faded away.I heard Mom sobbing from Luna's room. "Be a good girl, Luna. Take your medicine, and you'll feel better. You're my most precious treasure. Even if I had to give you my life, I'd make sure you survived."Dad's hoarse voice followed. "That's right. Luna, don't be afraid. We're here for you."I curled up in bed, listening to the tenderness in their voices. Tears slipped into my mouth. They tasted bitter.On the wristband I was wearing, the word "12h" appeared.It was counting down."That's good. Luna will be able to live a long

Mom's smile faded. She pointed at my closed bedroom door. "She's in her room, throwing a tantrum."Then she raised her voice. "Stella, come out! It's New Year's Day. I'm not going to punish you."I wanted to shout, "Mom, I'm right here. I don't feel pain anymore. Luna isn't sick anymore, either."But no one could hear me.Inside the room, my body was still curled up on the cold floor.Mom frowned. "Stella, did you hear me? Come out!"Luna slipped out of Grandma's arms. "Stella, come out! I don't blame you. Grandma misses you."Mom waited a few seconds, then her expression darkened. "Forget it, Ruby. Just let her be. She's getting more rebellious. We've spoiled her."Grandma stared at the closed door, then shook her head. "Stella… used to be well-behaved. How did she become like this? Luna is already sick, and she can't even show some consideration…"My chest instantly tightened. I wondered if Grandma was disappointed in me too.Back then, whenever she saw my wounds, she'd s

"Mom, all those years, the burns from the sunlight and the blisters on my skin hurt so much. And it hurt whenever my clothes stuck to my wounds and pulled at my skin," I murmured as I watched them. "But I never blamed you or Dad."Grandma, who stood at the doorway, collapsed after hearing the news."Mom!" Aunt Clara screamed and rushed over. The others scrambled to catch Grandma too.Chaos erupted in the hallway.The relatives were shocked. Some of them looked uneasy and averted their gaze.Those who had just criticized me for misbehaving now felt as thought the words were stuck in their throats.Watching them, my heart softened.Back when they used to praise me for being a good girl, I'd secretly felt happy for a long time.Luna stood frozen, her fingernails digging into her palms.She stared at my pale, ashen face, then at the wristband on my arm.The lifespan transfer… She was the recipient, and I was the donor.She knew what those words meant. It wasn't a wristband mal

But every time I tried, I could only pass right through her.One time, Mom looked at the faint mark the wristband had left on Luna's wrist, and her eyes reddened."Luna." Her voice was terrifyingly calm. "We don't blame you."But when Luna heard those words, she broke down crying. She repeatedly hit her forehead with her fists. "It's all my fault! Why did I have to get this disease? Why did I transfer my pain to Stella? If it weren't for me, Stella wouldn't have died! I should've been the one who died!"Mom held her tightly, and they cried together.Dad reached out to hug Luna but stopped. He jerked his hand back as if he'd touched something hot.His eyes were bloodshot. His lips moved, and he finally managed to choke out, "It's not your fault. It's mine. I shouldn't have bought the wristband."Hearing that, Luna broke down even more. "Stella…"She cried out over and over, her voice hoarse and breaking. "It's my fault! I know I was wrong! Please come back! I'll give you back