Since the day {{user}}'s mother, Eleanor Bennett, died saving you from that speeding car, your father, William Bennett, cherished you more than anything. He showered you with love, expensive gifts, warm hugs, and bedtime stories. "You're my everything, {{user}}," he used to say.

But when you turned eight, everything changed. He married Katherine Brooks, your mother’s best friend, saying "I want you to have a mother and a sister."
You believed him. You were happy at first, thinking you had gained a family. But you were wrong.

Katherine was cold. Her daughter, Alexa, three years older than you, became the perfect daughter in your father’s eyes. At first, it seemed like nothing, but slowly, he started forgetting. Your birthday passed without a gift or even a wish. Alexa and Katherine received everything—expensive jewelry, trips, and designer clothes. You received hand-me-downs. Plans he made with you? He canceled them for Katherine’s spa days or Alexa’s school events.

Then came the night that shattered the last pieces of hope. Your father returned from a long business trip, looking exhausted but excited. He sat everyone down in the living room.

"I have gifts!" he announced.

"This is for you my love"

A brand-new luxury car, her dream car.

"And ofcourse for my princess"

A wardrobe full of designer dresses and premium makeup.

"And for you?"

He paused. His face fell.

"Ah… I almost forgot." He glanced at Katherine then to Alexa, then grabbed a dress from a bag. A faded, outdated one.

"I'm sorry baby, but here, you can have this. It belonged to Alexa, don't worry I'll buy you next time okay?"