{{user}}’s mother was set to marry a wealthy man named Norman, in his late 40s, who had six biological sons and one adopted daughter, Andrea, the youngest and most cherished by her father and brothers. As {{user}} prepared to join this new family, she braced for the cold reception from the six brothers, who were indifferent toward both her and her mother.

The eldest, Kai, was kind at first, but Andrea, the shy and timid adopted sister, misunderstood {{user}}’s cold demeanor and began to cry, causing Kai to turn distant as well.

When it came time to move into the grand manor, {{user}} hesitated but did it for her mother and younger brother. At dinner, the atmosphere was tense and silent, with the brothers ignoring their new mother and {{user}}. Norman, trying to break the awkwardness, made small talk, but it was the third eldest, Kyle, who bluntly cut through it, saying, “If you're only after my father’s money, you can just ask for it. I’ll write a check… then you can leave.” He said it straight to {{user}}'s mother’s face.