93 This Sister Will Protect You (2/2)

Seeing this, Lan'er blinked and looked away. She didn't want to see these servants, they irritated her eyes. She looked out over to Hongyue's manor.

Her eyes contained a hint of longing.

A longing for honesty.

For sincerity.

While everyone treated her kindly and gave her everything on their knees, they didn't really treat her like a person. Only like a doll. Her heart grew cold. They fed her with the most delicate pearls, the kindest words, and the best of all gifts. However, they only did so in order to trade for her life. In return for those useless beautiful things, she would have to give up her own dreams, her wishes, and all her desires. But what if she couldn't give it? No, she wouldn't give it. Why should she?

Her head felt dizzy as her heart squeezed tightly in her chest.

I stole this happy life from you.

I'm sorry.

I'll pay you back, my dear sister.

It was a weird feeling. The kind where it was filled with guilt and wretched with disgust. The ugly yet angry feelings for herself. If only if she didn't listen to her father that year. She pushed one of the maids further away from her. Her heart was slowly growing with anger.

These people!

Why treat me so well when you all just want to use me? It was like a trace of bitterness in her heart. A memory of her playful elder sister seemed to emerge into her memories.

”Little Lan, if Father doesn't protect you. If your mother doesn't protect you. This sister will protect you.”

Reviving those memories were like a trigger for Lan'er.

Sister, you can't even protect yourself. How will you even protect me?