Chapter 4

Searching my memories, I found no answer. I wasn't sure.

Lucian couldn't possibly have been reborn too, could he? A man so careful with his life, so powerful and wealthy-I couldn't imagine anyone being able to kill him.

Mom, Dad, and Lily all said in unison, "Of course. We only have one daughter, and she's the one who saved you."

"Is that so... Then let's go."

Lucian's tone was unreadable.

Hearing them leave, I let out a long breath.

Soon after, Mom came to untie me.

She excitedly told me, "He gave us a check for a hundred million, and it's US dollars! Can you imagine how much that is in local currency?! Your dad and I can relax for the rest of our lives!"

Yet, she had been crying and reluctant to let go of her precious daughter just before Lucian walked in.

In my past life, they could have also retired comfortably with this money they got from 'selling' me.

But Lily, uneducated and irresponsible, got carried away with the money. She spent her days in nightclubs, drinking and partying, and fell in with a group of punks who claimed to be trust fund kids.

Whether they were actually rich, I don't know. But in the end, she was scammed out of money and herself, dragging Mom and Dad back to square one overnight.

I forced a smile. "Congratulations."

Mom paused, then changed her tone. "Congratulations for what? Congratulations that your sister was snatched away by a gangster and will never come back? This money is the payment for your sister's life. Do you even have a heart?"

Do I have a heart?

I wasn't the one smiling happily while holding the money.

I couldn't be bothered to argue with her. Anyway, once I started university, I planned to live on campus. I'd walk my own path from then on, wanting no more ties to them.

Four years flew by. My university life was unexpectedly smooth and peaceful.

I thought I had completely escaped the shadows of my past life, but then, news came that Lily was returning.

Lucian had indeed gone straight for her, moving his businesses domestically, but I knew the suffering she had endured behind the scenes.

On the day she came home, she made a grand entrance, escorted by luxury cars, covered in designer brands.

I knew her; no matter how miserable she was behind closed doors, she always had to appear superior in public.

So Mom and Dad didn't notice anything amiss. They even called to warn me, "Your sister's back. Don't come home for a while. We told our son-in-law we only have one daughter, we can't let him find out."

I laughed. "Mom, I haven't been home in two years."

The last time was when Mom accidentally broke her leg and called me back to care for her.

My words silenced Mom for a moment. Then, she grumbled, "You're truly useless. In the future, your dad and I will have to rely on your sister and our good son-in-law."

She hung up after that.

I shook my head helplessly. I hoped so too.

That evening, I had just gotten back to my rental apartment from work when Mom called again.

"Come home. Your sister wants to see you."

It was a command, and she hung up before I could refuse.

I didn't want to listen to her, but considering Lily had also been reborn, if she wanted to see me, she would definitely find me. It was better to humor her and see what drama she was planning.