Chapter 2
The nightmares I’d had for over a decade came flooding back.
My whole face started itching like thousands of ants were eating away at it.[]
Even scratching until I bled couldn’t make it stop.[]
I’d seen doctors plenty of times. They all suggested therapy, said it was psychological trauma from the acid attack.]
To keep my face from getting worse, I applied some medication and put on my mask before heading back to the office.]
“Riley, thank God you’re here. Your mom’s been waiting at your desk for hours.“[]
Mom.[]
Hearing that word made me stop breathing for a few beats, like I was back in that night when the sulfuric acid was eating through my skin.
I looked through the crowd of onlookers and saw Victoria sitting in my chair, looking annoyed and wearing a Chanel dress.]
Clearly, life had been good to her.]]
My instinct was to run, but she spotted me.[]
“Riley, is that you?!“]
“Do you remember me? Honey, I’m your mom. I’m sorry about that night, I just…. Anyway, don’t take it personally.“[]
“Look how grown up you are now!”
Watching Victoria’s fake performance almost made me throw up on the spot.
“I’m not donating bone marrow to Zara, Give it up.“[]
Victoria’s carefully crafted expression cracked, her eyes turning venomous.[]
“Riley, name your price. I’ll pay whatever it takes, just save Zara.“]]
“What happened before was mommy’s mistake, but your life is already ruined. Zara’s still young–she has her whole future ahead of her.“]
Victoria grabbed my hand, slapped herself with it, then knelt and wrapped her arms around my legs.]
“She’s your sister! You can’t just let her die! Marcus told me what you want–you want me to kneel and apologize? Fine, hit me if it makes you feel better. Whatever you need.“[]
“You want five million? Her father and I can make that happen. Just save her!“[]
Victoria crawled on the ground, kowtowing to me, her voice filled with worry for her daughter.[]
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Seeing her like this brought me back to the night Dad died…
Dad was a truck driver–nothing special, but he adored us.]
Never made Victoria work a single day.
Making barely ten grand a month working tirelessly, and Victoria would blow seven thousand just on beauty treatments.]
But Dad never complained, just wanted to earn more.]]
That’s what led to the fatigue that killed him on that highway.
Victoria thought the world was ending.
She bought sulfuric acid and tried to take me with her, but halfway through pouring it down my throat, I panicked and moved.
The acid instantly ate into my skin, shifting all my features out of place.]
She was so horrified by how I looked that she dropped the bottle and ran…..]]
Thinking of this, I could barely keep from walking out right then.[]
Didn’t want to wait three days–I wanted my revenge now![]
“Not enough. You could bow a hundred times and I still wouldn’t feel better.”
My coworkers were buzzing with gossip.]
“Riley’s so cold–hearted. She’s always been weird, wearing that mask every day. Now even her own mother is begging and she won’t save her sister.“]]
“That’s why I always tell you guys–don’t pity people randomly. Who knows what disgusting things she might do behind the scenes.“]]
“Won’t even save her own sister. She’s not even human!“]
Seeing I wasn’t budging, Victoria dropped the act and showed her true colors.[]
“Are you done with this tantrum? Is this how you talk to your mother? I got on my knees, I apologized, I brought the money. What more do you want?“[]
“I know you’re dating Marcus. Without my blessing, you’ll never be part of this family!“]
Oh?
Really?]
I laughed coldly and kept walking.[]
Victoria panicked and suddenly grabbed my arm.[]
“Riley, I’m warning you–don’t push it!“]
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“I’m the one who gave birth to you. I gave you life. All I’m asking is for you to donate some bone marrow. Stop being such a drama queen!“]
“I should’ve gotten rid of you in the womb. You’re just as useless as your dead father.“]]
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