Yet, amidst all the attention, she pretended to caution people not to spread rumors, projecting an image of icy composure that quickly won over a legion of fans.
Behind the scenes, her scandal only grew more widespread.
I couldn't stay idles much longer. I rushed to move my household registration out of my parent's home.
That evening, when I returned to pack my things, my parents were practically beaming.
They were holding their smartphones, joyfully laughing non-stop at the comments online. It was as if they had already imagined themselves becoming in-laws to the Miles Family.
I paid them no heed and proceed to head back to my room to pack my things.
At my action, Mom snorted disdainfully. “You don’t even know how to enjoy life. Your whole life will just be spent working hard for nothing, a burden on the family.”
Dad sighed deeply, looking disappointed. “When are you going to have even half the success your sister has? We could have been living right next to the Miles Family by now!”
Kathy, her face covered in a thousand-dollar facial mask, strutted out of her room and stood in front of me with a smug expression.
“You still don’t know, right? Mr. Miles has already messaged me, saying he wants to meet.”
“He must have figured out that I was the one who helped him that night, but he’s not angry with me. He might’ve been interested in me all along!”
“I just took a pregnancy test. Two lines.”
“You should start flattering me now while you still can.”
“After all, you’re my sister. Once I marry into the Miles Family, getting you a maid job won’t be a problem.”
When I heard her mention the two lines, my heart sank. I casually touched my stomach, trying not to show my unease.
“The rumors online, you were the one spreading them, weren’t you? Don’t you know how powerful the legal department at Miles Enterprises is? You’re not helping Mom and Dad, you’re dragging the whole family down with you.”
Sure enough, as soon as I finished speaking…
Mom had just seen the clarifying statement from Miles Enterprises online. It said that anyone continuing to spread rumors would face legal action from the Miles Family.
The comments section, which had been full of excited chatter just moments ago, was suddenly shut down. All of Kathy’s posts were taken down and her account was banned.
Only then did Kathy panic.