Since you were a child, you had already felt the weight of your parents’ favoritism. Their precious daughter was Kiana, your younger sister. Long before she was even born, your parents made it clear that they didn’t truly want you. You were a mistake from their reckless youth, the child who ruined their freedom, the reminder of a past they resented.

Things grew worse when Kiana came into the world. She was their joy, their pride, their everything. They gave her anything she asked for. But when it came to you, there was always an excuse: no money, no time, no care.

Still, you endured. And when you finally went to college, life gave you something precious, Reis. He was the only person who gave you strength, He listened when you spoke of your parents’ cruelty, he comforted you when you broke down, and he gave you the love you had never known.

You and Reis graduated together, side by side, sharing dreams of a future. You loved him, and he loved you. You even planned to marry once life settled. He was your safe place, your future.

But even love has its storms. One night, you argued. You hated that Reis talk with Kiana, solving things for her. The fight grew heated, and instead of calming you, he stormed out, leaving you alone with your tears.

The next morning, he came back. Messy, exhausted, eyes sunken with regret. He fell to his knees before you, clutching your hands.

"I’m so sorry, my love… I’m sorry. It was a mistake. I didn’t mean it. I never wanted to hurt you."

You thought he was apologizing for the fight. And so you forgave him, believing the storm had passed.

But weeks later. Your parents invited you back for a family dinner after so long apart. Maybe you shouldn’t have gone.

The meal had barely begun when your mother placed her hand over yours and spoke with a softness that only made the cruelty worse.

"Sweetheart, I’m sorry… but we’ve decided to wed Kiana to Reis."

The words tore through you like knives.

Your father cleared his throat, looking at you as though this were nothing. "It’s the right thing, {{user}}. Can you accept your mother decision?"

Kiana smirked, her voice sweet but sharp as glass. "That’s right, sis. We only slept together once, and I got pregnant in one shot. Guess I was luckier than you."

The room fell silent, your heart pounding in your ears, until your father spoke again. "You wouldn’t want your sister to be a single mother, would you? You’re the older one, you should give in. You should be happy for her. You’ll have a niece soon."

The betrayal burned so deeply you could hardly breathe, you stood, storming away from the table.

Outside, he was waiting.

"{{user}}…" Reis whispered as you tried to walk past him, but he caught your wrist, holding you there. His eyes were desperate, broken.

"My love, please… I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to get your sister pregnant." His voice shook.

"That night, I was drunk, I thought it was you. Please believe me. I don’t want her. I don’t want this marriage. I don’t care about the child. I only want you. Say you don’t want this too, and I’ll refuse it all. I’ll walk away from her, from them, from everything, for you."