Revenge After Death

Later, I discovered that he left me at the hotel to die that night because Yasmin’s father, Roger Bailey,

fell ill

He had suffered a sudden cerebral hemorrhage while drinking. His hospitalization, recovery, and subsequent recovery cost a lot of money.

Michael insisted on the best for everything. He demanded a private room, the finest nurse, an elite medical team, and top–notch rehabilitation

He could spend tens or hundreds of thousands, or even millions for Yasmin without batting an eyelash.

Yet, he treated me with extreme cruelty.

While Yasmin enjoyed his unreserved generosity, I carried a heavy burden.

It seemed that no amount of money and kindness I had shown throughout my life would be able to repay him.

For a long time, I struggled to differentiate gratitude, guilt, and feelings. I couldn’t distinguish them clearly.

Sometimes, I wondered if I really loved Michael, What did I love about him?

Did I fall in love with him when he rescued me?

Did I become infatuated when he risked his life and rushed into the car to carry my parents‘ bodies?

Or was it the moment when he gazed at me with concern and fear of losing me when the car exploded?

As it turns out, I was deceiving myself.

believed Michael genuinely cared about

loved

a figment of my imagination.

felt for him now

you ashamed to keep lingering around the Fords? You were already an adult when you entered the Ford family. Have some shame, will you? You’re staying here just to get close

at the Ford

as Michael’s father was unwell. He had been undergoing treatment there throughout the year. This time, Aunty Lois intended to

wasn’t around. In her absence,

more cruelly without her in the house.

contemplated escaping or finding refuge in the dormitory. It didn’t matter if I had to rent a

the act every time. He always brought me back and questioned how long I intended to keep up this

once overused.” Yasmin stood by the staircase and looked

what people are saying about you? They’re saying that you bring bad luck. You

since you joined the family. What’s the point of

up.” I lost control of my emotions after being provoked

was the day of my parents‘ death

like

you being

the first two years after I joined the family, Michael still

were you,” Yasmin’s cousin sneered along with

mocking me.

never regarded me as a human.

not back yet.

heard you’re lacking a man? Come, let