So, they knew this was extortion all along.
Not only that, but they fully supported Julia’s malicious plan.
In my previous life, they had blamed me for ruining her scheme and hadn’t even bothered to collect my body.
I no longer cared about keeping up appearances with them.
“Steal her credit for saving someone? Or take the fall for her nearly killing someone?”
“I don’t have the stomach for either. Everything about this is rotten to the core.”
My father, enraged, raised his hand to hit me again.
But Julia, who had returned home early, intervened.
“Don’t waste your energy on her. She’s just a useless piece of trash who can’t be counted on for anything. It’s a good thing I thought ahead and left a business card before leaving the hospital.”
At her words, my mother’s angry scowl melted into a beaming smile.
“Julia, you’ve always been smart. I’ve said it since you were a child—you’re destined for greatness!”
“Unlike someone else here, who’s more trouble than they’re worth. A lazy donkey! Twenty years of raising her, and she’s been nothing but a financial drain!”
Too tired to argue, I retreated to my room and grabbed some tissues to stop the bleeding from my wound.
In the living room, Julia was still animatedly recounting her version of the events, basking in their praise.
When I heard about the child falling, I couldn’t hold back a sneer.
“Don’t underestimate Mr. Kramer’s intelligence just because you lack it! What do you mean by ‘falling’? Do you think you can bury your dirty deeds under a shallow excuse like that?”
“What about the steel bar’s hardness? Do you really believe it would break so conveniently? And that it just happened to hit the child? Fool others if you must, but don’t fool yourself!”
My parents’ expressions shifted, and they rushed into my room, visibly agitated.
One of them slapped me hard across the face.
“I knew you were useless! Keep those opinions to yourself from now on! If you dare to ruin your sister’s plans, I’ll break your legs myself!”
“Remember, this accident was nothing but an accident! Your sister saved Mr. Kramer’s son out of kindness. It’s only fair for the Kramer family to reward us! And if they don’t, they’re the ones being heartless!”
I covered my stinging cheek and let out a dry laugh, their shamelessness making my stomach turn.
“So, I’m useless for trying to earn money honestly? But if I don’t resort to blackmail like her, I’m worthless?”