My mother chuckled indulgently. "She has no right to be mad. She'll marry Jacob and won't have to worry about food or money. Why does she need this little money? Back when your dad passed away and things were the worst, I got acute leukaemia. You were the one who gave me blood every day and even donated your bone marrow. From that moment on, I swore you're the only daughter I'll ever recognize in this life. There's not much money left and I still feel like I owe you. I know you love Jacob, too and I already talked to him. Your sister's in no condition to have kids anyway. So on their wedding night, you'll take her place. You'll be the one to give birth to Jacob's first child."
Kimberly blushed and replied sweetly, "I'll do whatever you say, Mom."
My mother pushed open the door right as my eyes met hers. A guilty look flashed across her face and she stammered, "Sweetheart, since you've heard everything, I won't hide it from you anymore. The Tang family is big and needs an heir. But don't worry, the position of Mrs. Todd ... "
"I agree," I interrupted calmly. "In my condition, it's not convenient for me to attend the wedding anyway. Let Kimmy go in my place."
A smile instantly spread across my mother's face. "Good girl, Baby. You've really grown up and become so understanding."
Kimberly glanced disdainfully at my unsightly skin, pretending to be concerned. "Don't worry, sis. I'll take good care of your husband for you."
I wearily turned my head away, not wanting to look at them anymore. I just hope that the day my mother learns the truth, she won't regret it. Because her so-called "precious daughter" had done a hell of a lot more than just donate blood when she was sick.
The wedding was happening at my house in Eastlake. It was Kimberly's idea. I knew she was doing it to make me watch as everything I cared about was taken away from me, piece by piece. Still, I hadn't expected her to be this vicious. She barged into my room, dressed in a luxurious, elegant wedding gown. Her face twisted into a nasty sneer. "Not even that huge fire could kill you, Lilian. You really are one tough little cockroach."
I didn't want to waste words on her. "You've already got everything you wanted. What more do you want?"
She scoffed. "Of course, I want you dead. Only when you're dead can I rightfully become Mrs. Todd."