They regretted sending me to the countryside for discipline .
Chapter 1 My folks were convinced I was a troublemaker .
They lied about me being adopted and shipped me off to some backwater to find my real parents .
My sister swiped every last dollar I had .
Good riddance , and stay gone ! she spat .
My other sister hung up when I begged for help .
You get what you deserve if they beat you to My childhood sweetheart bribed the locals to make my life a living hell .
Eventually , I became exactly what they wanted me to be .
Then , they regretted it .
1 .
Rain was coming down in sheets .
I waited from dawn till the afternoon , until my sister , Ashley , finally showed .
Jake , why are you covered in filth ? Are you doing this on purpose so we feel bad for you ? She sat in her car .
looking at me like Lwas She sat in her car , looking at me like I was something she scraped off her shoe .
I started to get in .
She floored it , covering me in mud .
Gross ! Take a cab ! She threw a twenty at my feet .
Her sports car sped away , leaving me soaked and covered in muck .
I sighed , resigned to my fate , and started walking back into the storm .
Hours later , I finally reached town .
Of course , the buses stopped running .
く My wet clothes clung to me , freezing me to the bone .
I stumbled into a convenience store and called the family mansion .
Before I could even say hello , my other sister , Brittany , started yelling .
Jake ! Whats with the royal treatment act? You need to be chauffeured everywhere ? Ashley chimed in .
We gave you money for a cab ! Are you trying to make me feel guilty ? The phone was snatched away by my dad .
Г His voice dripped with disappointment .
Four years , and youre still pulling this entitled crap ? You have to make everyone miserable ! I choked out , Im sorry , the buses arent running , I … Im sorry … 11 There was a pause on the other end .
My dad sighed .
Ill send someone .
The store owner , seeing how soaked I was , left me an umbrella when he closed up .
It didnt do a damn bit of good against the Г I just huddled down , trying to make myself as small as possible .
Morning came , and the sun broke through .
Still , no one came to get me .
My head pounding , I boarded the bus , thankful for the money Ashley threw at me .
Standing in front of the mansion , I nervously rubbed my hands on my jeans .
My clothes were dry , but I felt naked under everyones stares .
My mom covered her mouth , her eyes red .
Jake , what happened to you … く My dad frowned , automatically scolding me .
Did you deliberately wear rags to get our attention ? Are you still blaming us for sending you to the sticks ? They probably couldnt believe it .
I used to love dressing cool and looking good .
Now , I was in patched up , faded clothes , covered in mud .
Down on the farm , I was working all day , everyday .
My old clothes wore out quick .
If it wasnt for scavenging the throw aways , I < would have been naked .
I kept my head down , picking at my fingernails , mumbling an apology .
Im sorry … Mr.
and Mrs.
Thompson … These are the best clothes I have … Ashley cut me off .
Hes doing it on purpose ! Everyone knows how vain you are , you would never wear that ! I shut my mouth , letting her rant .
Hes playing the sympathy card so he doesnt have to go back to the farm .
Hes always been spoiled rotten .
A voice piped up .
L Welcome home , Jake .
Justin shrank behind Brittany when he saw me looking at him .
Brittany glared at me .
Why are you scaring Justin ? Cant you leave him alone after four years ? Ashley shoved me hard .
Youre such a pest ! You always have to bully my brother ! 2 .
I already had a fever and no strength .
Istumbled back a few steps く I stumbled back a few steps .
It was always like this .
I did nothing , and they would always be there to chastise me for Justin .
My mom tried to smooth things over .
Justin said he forgives you , thats why we brought you home .
My dad snorted .
If you dont do anything to Justin , we can all accept you .
Justin smiled weakly , looking all sweet and innocent .
L I would have tried to defend myself before , to say that he was acting , that I never hurt him .
I didnt care anymore .
Thank you , Mr.
and Mrs.
Thompson , I mumbled .
They wouldnt believe me anyway .
Besides , I would do anything to get away from my so called parents .
My mom gave me a complicated look , and then sadly changed the subject .
Do you have to be so formal with your folks ? I looked up , confused .
Г But Im not your kid , my parents are on the farm … They were speechless .
After a moment , my mom said , Lets get you inside .
I took off my shoes , showing my bleeding feet .
My moms eyes welled up again , and she hurried to get me some slippers .
My dad looked away , telling the maid to get the first aid kit .
I recoiled .
My mom burst into tears , burying herself in my dads arms .
I stood there , not knowing what I did wrong .
Justin yelped , and everyone turned to him .
He clutched his wrist , looking pained .
Ashley glared at me .
This is your fault ! My brothers arm still hurts ! Looking at Justins frail expression , I felt complicated .
He was adopted .
As soon as he arrived he was all sweetness く Everyone loved him .

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