I was awoken by a noise outside on Pearl's birthday.
The Hobson family was rarely this lively. My birthdays were just small family gatherings.
My parents said it was because I didn't know their guests, and it would be awkward if they came.
Ridiculous, right? How was I supposed to know them if I never got the chance?
The obedient me of the past didn't get angry, and I barely even participated in Pearl's birthday parties.
But today was different.
I painted my lips with the reddest lipstick, put on the custom-made dress from a few days ago, and boldly revealed my injured left arm.
Clutching the USB drive I had prepared long ago, I marched straight downstairs.
Everyone's eyes widened in surprise when they saw me, especially Pearl.
She rose and approached me as soon as she saw me.
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