"Nonsense! Matthew isn’t as scheming as you claim!"

I gave a bitter smile. "Not as scheming as I say? Since he came home, he’s tried to kill himself countless times, big and small."

"When did he ever succeed? Someone who really wants to die doesn’t wait to be saved!"

"Shut up! How dare you speak that way about your brother!"

Dad was about to strike me again, but Mom stopped him. "Enough! Joseph is already badly hurt. Don’t hit him."

"Dad, I’m your son too. You raised me with love. Just because I’m not your real son, does that mean I don’t deserve your trust?"

"You said your brother had you beaten up! Do you really think I’d believe such a ridiculous lie?"

Matthew fainted the moment he heard that. He grabbed his chest and collapsed backward.

"Joseph, how could you accuse me like that? Are you trying to kill me?"

I let out a cold laugh. "If you’re that eager to die, why don’t you come with me to the rooftop and die together?"

Claire grew mad and stepped forward, gripping my neck. "If you want to die, then do it yourself. But if you dare to provoke Matthew again, I’ll kill you right here!"

I could hardly breathe under her chokehold. Just when I thought I was going to suffocate, she finally let go.

"Get out of my sight! You hear me? I feel sick just looking at you!"

I slowly moved toward the elevator. "I’ll leave! You’ll never see me again."

"Joseph, where are you going? The door’s over there."

Mom ran after me a few steps, but Dad stopped her. "Leave him! Let him go wherever he wants. Matthew’s wedding matters more."

The whole family gathered around to comfort Matthew, none of them realizing I had already reached the rooftop of the hotel.

Standing there, I was just one step away from going home. I waited for the countdown to end. I had to jump exactly when the system told me to, or I wouldn’t be able to return.

Someone noticed me standing on the edge and quickly called the police. The officers arrived soon after and set up an air cushion below.

The wedding had just ended and the Rodriguez Family was walking their guests to the main entrance when they heard that someone was about to jump.

My sister became mad. "Who’s so unlucky to jump off my hotel on my brother’s wedding day?"

"Miss Rodriguez, it’s Joseph!"

Everyone’s expressions changed instantly. Claire started laughing. "Joseph? He’s just pretending. If he really dares to die, I’ll eat shit!"