Gavin said I was as black as a coal ball and had a bad smell, so he ordered me to stay away from him and Lucy.
At that time, I was ignorant and humble as I had just separated from my grandma. Later, I even became very quiet and often suffered from insomnia for frequent attacks of Gavin.
Grandma Smith favored boys over girls, so she disliked Mom, saying that the two girls in our family would go to other families.
I had heard Dad discussing with Mom to give one of girls away and have a son to support the family.
I was very nervous because I knew that if it was true, I would be given away.
Mom had a difficult labor when she gave birth to Lucy, and it took her more than ten hours. Mom didn't want to go through it again, so she flatly rejected the proposal.
My best classmate gave me the chocolate that she had saved for a long time but was reluctant to eat.
"I hear that you're about to transfer. We may never see each other again after you go to your new family. Remember to think of me."
I asked her why she knew it.
She sobbed and explained to me.
Gavin spread the word at school that I was adopted and would transfer next semester.
It was said that it was a poor family and the man was a lame old man in his forties or fifties. It was very likely that I would not have a good life after being taken away.
When I rushed over, Gavin was giving a passionate speech on the podium, with some money in his hand.
"Thanks for your kindness. Yuki will repay you double if she has a good life in the future."
I didn't get the money back, so I complained to my uncle and aunt.
Gavin was severely beaten, and there was a grudge between us.
Gavin was even more unwilling to return the money, and he said that he was beat and the money was compensation for his medical expenses.
He also borrowed others' money using my name.
Every time after school, there would be a gangster with colorful hair and a scoundrel-like look waiting for me outside the school.
When they didn't get the money, they tore up my textbooks and stepping on my schoolbag.
From then on, I was the first to arrive at school and last one to leave every day.
No one dared to be friends with me because he didn't want to be blocked by vicious thugs.
After the high school entrance examination, I applied to the best high school in the city without hesitation.