Love by Lottery
Mom slapped the back of my hand red and scolded me harshly, "Have you forgotten all the rules? You drew the short stick. The drumstick belongs to Asher. It has nothing to do with you. Touch it again, and I’ll chop your hand off.
"I’ve never seen anyone as greedy as you. It’s like I’ve been starving you every day."
Today, she had actually told me to eat it. Mom was really kind.
I was so happy that I forgot I was only a soul now. I couldn’t touch the drumstick at all.
A stray cat leaped in through the window and snatched it away. When it hissed at me aggressively, I couldn’t stop it.
I could only squat in the corner, heartbroken. I didn’t know how much time passed before Mom, Dad, and Asher ca