Extra StoryLana couldn't bear the campus violence. She jumped off the high-rise building half a year later.Standing in front of the building, she thought that the seemingly fragile me was quite resilient.After all, I had endured Dexter's emotional abuse for 18 years and suffered from campus bullying for six years, from middle school to high school.I didn't commit suicide, but I was killed in a car accident.How ironic!Upon hearing the news, Dexter just sneered."Serves her right," he said. "She got off easy."Everyone knew Dexter, the young and promising CEO of the Bell Corporation.There was a large photo hanging in his house, rumored to be his sister.Dexter searched through the house and his phone, but he couldn't find a single photo of me.Finally, he found one on my retrieved phone.In the photo, I wore a white dress and a tiara embedded with sparkling diamonds that shimmered in the sunlight.My eyes were bright and joyful, holding a birthday cake in my hands.I
Chapter 1 Sudden DeathMy brother hated me and wanted me dead.I cried and asked him, "Am I your sister or what?""I don't have a sister," he scoffed.That night, a car suddenly hit me and killed me.He went insane.I, Caroline Bell, died at the most glamorous age of 18.Intense pain invaded in an instant, and I was grateful that I died quickly.But my body didn't look good.I floated in mid-air, watching passersby shake their heads and sigh.I followed my corpse to the hospital.After going through the motions, they pushed me into the morgue.The doctor flipped through my tattered clothes, trying to find anything to prove my identity, but to no avail."Poor thing! It looks like you haven't even reached adulthood."how devastated your family will be when they find out!"My wallet and phone had been taken by a man after I ran out of the house following an argument with my brother, Dexter Bell.He had also taken something else from me, but I had forgotten what it was.Th
Chapter 2 Going HomeMy spirit wafted back home—a luxurious villa standing in the suburbs.It looked like a lurking beast in the darkness, never giving me any warmth.The light of a desk lamp illuminated Dexter's stern face. He was dealing with company matters, with his brows furrowing.He glanced at the time on his phone, showing a hint of impatience and anger.After a while, he unlocked his phone and tried to call someone.Seemingly unable to connect, he cursed and hung up.He swept everything off the table. I knew about his hot temper."Caroline, you've grown bold. How dare you block me?"He angrily smashed things around. "If you are so capable, never come back. Just die out there."My nose tingled.Even though I was dead, I still felt sad about his harsh words."Dexter, you got your wish. I really died out there."I watched as the last remnants of the setting sun faded away in the distance.It seemed to take away the last trace of warmth within me.
Chapter 3 Justified RageDexter's rage toward me was justified.As he said, I caused the deaths of our parents.Our mother suddenly had the urge to go shopping for clothes for me during the days leading up to my birth. She was hit by a car and sent to the hospital. I was saved by the Caesarean section, but she couldn't be saved.She died on the day I was born.On her deathbed, my mother told my dad, "Take good care of Carrie. Tell her that I love her."It was revealed to me when my dad was drunk.Still, he refused to acknowledge me.He would only say a few words to me when he was drunk.He had just ignored me for the rest of the time, as if I didn't exist.Recently, my dad died by his own hands.He left a letter that Dexter didn't allow me to read, nor did he let me attend the funeral.It didn't matter, since my dad didn't want to see me in his final moments anyway.
Chapter 4 Caring about DexterDexter was ten years older than me and had a difficult life.Since our dad became depressed, our family business had declined.Dexter excelled in his studies and skipped grades. By the time he was twenty, he had already graduated from college and started working at the company.Fresh out of college, he became the CEO of the Bell Corporation.He worked very hard, and I respected him for that.When he attended social events and came back late, I would make him sobering soup and leave it on the table.In the morning, I would wake up early to make him oatmeal.When he rubbed his tired eyes, I used the pocket money I had saved for a month to replace the dazzling desk lamp on his desk. I also placed eye drops and vitamins on his table.I ironed his shirts just like our mother used to do.I wanted to silently take care of him and relieve some of his stress.Without him, we might not have been able to afford such a big house.Actually, I didn't care ab
Chapter 5 A FightDexter didn't try to call me again, which was expected.A phone call was the last bit of patience he had for me.I remember the first time we had a big fight.His veins bulged as he pointed to the door and barked, "Caroline, get out of this house. I don't have a sister like you."I wiped away my tears and shot back, "Do you think I want a brother like you?""Caroline, I hate you."He slapped me, leaving my face swollen and red.I ran out and waited by the road out of our house, expecting him to come out and find me.The wind was chilling at night, and I was wearing thin pajamas.Soon enough, my lips turned purple, and I couldn't help shuddering.But to my disappointment, Dexter didn't come find me.He never came out of the house.With no money in my pocket and the cold freezing me, I was forced to wander to a friend's house, where I stayed for a few nights.Eventually, Dexter called me. I thought he finally cared about me and eagerly waited for him to co
Chapter 6 Little PrincessI saw the anger on Dexter's face turn into a smile as he lay back on the sofa.I knew why.It was almost time for our non-blood-related sister to finish school.When I was in elementary school, my little sister came to live with us.She was said to look like our late mother.That was why Dexter was always nice to her.I often wondered if things would be better if I had been more like my mother.At least, my dad and brother wouldn't hate me so much.Lana Bell bounced her way toward Dexter's car, wearing a pristine white mermaid dress. Her nose was touchingly red, and her smile radiant.She truly was a princess who had been pampered since childhood.She knew how to please my brother and dad. She could easily get others' love, unlike me, who was not good at talking and was too afraid to speak up.Every time I tried to question or cry, Dexter would respond with even greater insults and violence.Dexter put Lana on his lap and rubbed her face."You ar
Chapter 7 Disgusting"Don't call Carrie that. She might just be throwing a tantrum."It's all my fault. If it weren't for me, she wouldn't have been so angry at you."See how pretentious Lana was?I couldn't associate the girl in front of me with our gentle mother in the photo.Did they really look alike?"Lana, you're so kind. Caroline treats you so poorly, yet you always defend her." Dexter gently touched Lana's forehead, his movements gentle."According to Dad's will, the property is to be split equally between Caroline and me."But she has been acting crazy. How could such a person be worthy of being my sister?"So, I plan to change her name into yours on the will, Lana."An indescribable feeling of nausea rose from my stomach.I wanted to leave, but my spirit was spellbound.I couldn't move at all, and my mind buzzed.Dexter's voice reached my ears once again."When Dad was saved, he wanted to see Caroline."He asked me to treat her well and wanted me to say sorry f