Even my high school sweetheart , Claire , was concerned about him .
But around me , he was a different person .
I tried to tell my family that he was fake , but they just thought I was jealous .
Four years ago , Justin was kidnapped .
After he was rescued , he had nightmares .
One night , he was outside my door , begging and crying .
I wont take anything from you , please leave me alone ! L He said he heard the kidnappers talking to me .
I was a minor , and there was no proof , so I couldnt be charged .
I tried to explain , but no one believed me , and Claire stayed away .
Justin was diagnosed with depression and tried to commit suicide .
I was blamed for everything .
I thought I could clear my name if I just tried hard enough .
Then I found out the truth .
My folks told me I was adopted く My folks told me I was adopted .
At sixteen , I was sent to hell with my real parents .

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Those four years were nothing short of torture .
Justin , surrounded by attention , smirked .
Ashley , dont .
Im sure Jakes changed his ways , right ? Brittany ruffled his hair .
Youre too nice , thats why he picks on you .
My folks gave me another disappointed look .
It was always like this .
Г Any time they gave me attention , hed find a way to get them focused on him .
I gave up trying to prove him wrong .
The Thompsons would believe what they wanted to .
And as far as I was concerned , I was guilty before even having a chance .
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Im sorry , Mr.
Thompson , Im only staying for the night , Ill look for a job tomorrow … Before I could finish , Brittany cut me off .
Give it a rest , will you ? You are home , so ston causing probleme ako !! My mom looked hurt .
Jake , why are you always being dramatic ? Do you have to make us all uncomfortable before youre satisfied ? I looked at them , confused .
Im not family , I shouldnt be staying here .
My mom hesitated , but didnt say anything .
My dad scowled .
Alright , stay here for now , well deal with it later .
I didnt argue .
They just wanted me to do what they said .
く I didnt understand why they wanted me to stay .
No one here wanted me around .
My old bedroom was Justins art studio , and I had to stay in the maids quarters .
I was thrilled ; I finally had a bed .
For years , I slept in a barn or pigpen .
I had to pay my so called folks rent for the rare nights I got to sleep in a bed .
Those nights were just as miserable as the others .
Despite my pleas , they tied me to the bed and beat me .
く If I resisted , Id get thrown in the cellar .
I had no food or water until I was nearly dead .
I tried to get help from the Thompsons , but my real folks caught me and tied me up .
They burned me with a hot iron , laughing at me for being so stupid .
The Thompsons said youre too spoiled , and were supposed to teach you a lesson ! Youre going to stay here and earn us money ! If you run away or call anyone again , Ill kill you ! The clean sheets felt foreign to me , and I couldnt sleep .
I got dressed and went outside , sitting with my back against the wall until I fell asleep .
A hand shook me awake .
I thought my folks were here with their friends again .
I started taking off my clothes automatically .
I would get hit if I was too slow .
Ashley gasped .
Jake , what are you doing ? I woke up with a start .
I was away from that hellhole .
く I was about to go back to my room , but Ashley stopped me , looking strange .
I just got back from band practice .
I stared at her .
Then I remembered .
She was into rock , and always snuck out to practice with her band .
The band members were older guys , and Ashley was a teenager .
So I would wait up for her , nagging her to be careful , then Id make her tea to soothe her throat .
She always rolled her eyes and threw it away .
く Youre so annoying ! Justin supports me , hes not like you ! Even though that happened , I always waited for her .
But all that got me was her ignoring my cries for help .
With that in mind , I just said okay and turned to leave .
Ashley grabbed my arm , her face dark .
Wheres my tea ? I blinked .
Justin can make it for you .
Г She scoffed , letting go of my arm .
Whats with you ? Its your fault Justin got hurt , going to that farm was your karma .
If my brother hadnt forgiven you , you wouldnt be here .
You shouldnt be mad at him !