Chapter 11
Alice took a taxi home. As the stepped into the hall, she heard Chloe’s voice, sounding all cheerful and cozy. But the moment she appeared, the atmosphere turned as stiff as a board. With a blank expression, Alice walked through the hall, planning to head straight to her room.
Caleb shouted, “Alice, you stop right there! You don’t even greet your elders when you get home? Is that how you behave now? Don’t think that school doctor is your shield and that you can threaten to call the police. Outside the Welch family, you’re nothing!”
The more Caleb spoke, the angrier he got, standing up to emphasize his point. “You think we favor Chloe? Look at what you’ve done to her! Her father saved your life, and we’re just repaying that debt for you!
Alice felt utterly drained. She stopped and looked towards the sofa. “Noah, Caleb, I’m back. Was that enough?
Noah said, “Dinner’s ready.”
“You guys eat. I’m not hungry.” Alice replied, turning to go upstairs,
“Noah, look at her attitude! She’s getting more and more out of control!”
Chloe piped up, “Caleb, don’t be angry. It’s all my fault. Maybe if I leave the Welch family, Alice won’t be so stubborn.”
“Don’t be silly. If anyone leaves, it’s Alice, not you.”
Alice heard their conversation as she hurried to her room and locked the door. Leaning against the door, she took a moment to breathe, her eyes stinging with tears. She looked up at the ceiling, forcing the tears back. This time, she wouldn’t cling to the nonsense of sibling bonds.
The next day, Alice went to school as usual. Chloe shared a ride with her.
Chloe asked cautiously, “Alice, are you still angry?”
“Chloe, don’t you ever get tired of acting all the time?”
Alice leaned back, closing her eyes to sleep, ignoring Chloe. Chloe’s expression darkened. But with the driver present, she put on her usual pitiful look and smiled sweetly at the man. thought to himself that the young lady was being too much, always picking on Chloe. He’d have to have a word with the second young master about it later.
At school, Alice focused
she didn’t pay them any
her classes and took notes, realizing she had forgotten a lot. Even with Chloe’s little followers chirping around her, mind. She had too much to do to waste time on them.
After school, Alice returned home to find her sixth brother, Luke, sulking on the sofa. Chloe approached him coquettishly.“Luke, you’re back! I missed you so much!”
Luke, who was initially in a bad mood, softened at her attention.
Alice glanced at their interaction and turned to head upstairs.
Luke called out, “Alice, Caleb says you’ve become disobedient. I didn’t believe him at first, but now you won’t even greet me?”
Alice sighed. Here we go again. Not wanting to waste more time, she turned around and obediently called out, “Luke.”
“That’s better. By the way, I’m planning to reform the team. Noah and Caleb agreed. You’re in.”
Alice clenched her backpack tightly. This was it, just like last time. To please him and win their attention, she had agreed without hesitation, training hard, even neglecting her college entrance exams.
And what did she get in return?
“Alice, you’ve proven yourself. Now let’s give the spot to Chloe so she can experience the joy of winning.”
“Alice, I’m the team captain. If I say we’re switching, we’re switching.”
In her past life, she had been unceremoniously replaced by Chloe. If it weren’t for her relentless efforts, she wouldn’t have even made it to the finals. And at the last moment, they swapped her out? Handing over the championship glory to Chloe?
What was all her hard work worth?
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