Chapter 2
Bella said, “Maya, you need to think this through. The Garcia family isn’t what it used to be. If you stay, you’ll only suffer.”
Her voice pulled me back from my painful memories to reality. I watched Bella reluctantly holding Maya’s hand, her eyes filled with heartache.
I clearly remembered that in my previous life, when Maya chose to live comfortably, Michael and Bella’s eyes were full of approval, without even a single word of comfort for me.
In their hearts, since I was a year older than Maya, it was only natural that I should give way to her in everything–I was the one who deserved to suffer.
It had always been this way since we were children.
Maya put on an angry facade.
She said, “Mom, I know you care about me. But I’m grown up now. Lydia has been pampered since childhood, while I…..”
Halfway through her words, Maya suddenly choked up. She glanced at me fearfully, as if I had threatened her, and ultimately didn’t finish her sentence.
I sneered inwardly. How had I never noticed in my previous life how good Maya was at playing the victim?
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Sure enough, when Maya covered her face and cried, Bella’s gaze toward me grew several degrees colder.
Meanwhile, Maya secretly flashed me a triumphant smile.
Michael looked at me anxiously, seemingly hoping to hear a different answer from me.
He asked, “Lydia, what do you think? Maya can’t handle this kind of hardship.”
They always did this—never stating their thoughts directly. Knowing I was soft–hearted and couldn’t bear to let Maya suffer, I was always the one who ended up wronged.
This seemingly empowering question was actually forcing me to voluntarily step aside, so they couldn’t be blamed for it.
I lowered my eyes, hiding the coldness within them.
Then I said, “I respect Maya’s decision.”
I deliberately pretended not to understand Michael’s hint.
Michael was stunned for a moment, then could only let out a long sigh.
He said, “Then it’s settled. Lydia, prepare to become a member of the Bennett family. Maya will stay to help me.” He paused for
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a moment, then added, “Lydia, don’t forget to help Maya in the future. You need to pay attention to the company’s funding matters.”
I clearly remembered that in my previous life, when Maya chose to marry Waylon, Michael only held Maya’s hand with concern.
He said earnestly, “Live your life well, and don’t worry too much about the Garcia family’s affairs. Our family went bankrupt and has already burdened you, making you less valued at the Bennett Villa. We’ll try not to trouble you in the future.”
But now, he wanted me to help them constantly.
They were truly biased to the extreme.
However, after dying in my previous life, I had long seen through these biological parents‘ true nature. Though my heart still ached somewhat, I felt more at peace.
I didn’t respond and went upstairs to simply pack a few clothes.
Maya leaned against the doorframe, looking at me with contempt.
She said, “Lydia, the Bennett Villa isn’t a place to enjoy life. You can just savor that pervert’s love.”
I merely glanced at her indifferently, expressionless.
This time, I would set the rules of the game.
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