The Daughter They Tried to Keep Small

My whole family treated me as a stepping stone for my little brother.

Even after I grew up, I was expected to pave the way for him.

My dad jabbed a finger in my face. “He’s the only boy carrying on our family name! What’s wrong with helping him out?”

I cut off their living allowance for the month.

Their precious only son must be pretty amazing, right? Surely he could earn enough to support them.

When I was six, Mom finally got pregnant with my little brother.

Grandma was so happy that she finally let Mom eat at the table with everyone else.