An Outsider in My Own Family
I would be a fool to let them take my money to support someone else.
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When I returned home after meeting with the bank president, it was already 11:00 pm.
The house was completely dark, and no one bothered to check on me even when I came back so late. They were all fast asleep.
I stumbled in the dark while heading back to my room. As soon as I opened the door and tossed my handbag onto the chair, I heard a piercing scream.
Surprised, I hurriedly turned on the lights. I then saw Madeline crouched by the cabinet where I stored my jewelry and watches, her arms thrown up to protect her head. She was wearing my jewelry around her neck, ears, and wrists.