A woman in her forties, still graceful, appeared in my line of sight. That was my mother, Sophia Smith, who had died of a sudden heart attack in my previous life after hearing I was imprisoned. But I, her most beloved daughter, hadn't been able to attend her funeral. Sophia was pointing a spatula at Calvin's head. "Keep it down. Your sister is exhausted from just finishing her exams."
Calvin replied in disbelief, "My dear mother, do you remember that your adorable son also just finished his exams?" I couldn't hold back anymore. I ran down and hugged Sophia tightly. "Mom, I've missed you so much." Sophia was startled and quickly put down the spatula. "What's wrong with you? Why are you crying so early in the morning?"
Calvin brought over some slippers and placed them by my feet. "Put on your shoes, or you'll get sick, and mom will make me take care of you." I turned and hugged Calvin, "My dear brother, let me have a good look at you." Calvin looked up in alarm.
Gary Miller, just back from work, was shocked by the scene.
Calvin pushed me onto a chair with disdain, then ran to hide behind Gary.
"Dad, I think my sister is too nervous about the exams. A lot of people do. Don't worry," said Calvin.
After my mother died in my previous life, Calvin made a scene at Alan's door, demanding he let me go. Alan, heartless as ever, had his men break Calvin's legs and threw him out on the street. After that, I never heard from Calvin again. Thinking about it, I clenched my teeth with unresolved hatred. Alan, in this new life, I will make you pay.
Alan and I were high school classmates. He pursued me endlessly from our senior year until the end of my freshman year of college, when I finally agreed. My father was the president of a renowned publishing house, and he loved his job. During my freshman year, the publishing house ran into financial difficulties, and Alan invested a lot of money in the name of the Green family. I was studying literature and loved writing novels. Many of my novels were hits back then. However, since they only became popular after we got married, all royalties went to Alan.