Growing up, the love and affection that other people received from their parents was a feeling that I never had experienced. But, all of it changed when my father adopted a girl. Despite her clearly not liking my presence, I still wanted her attention.

"Seriously, Irene, quit with the biting, it hurts," She stated, pulling herself away from me.

"Come on, please? I don't even bite that hard, you're overreacting," I responded, pouting.