chapter 2
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Goodbye Forever
Dark clouds covered the sky above Victoria Island as mourners dressed in black gathered quietly around the cemetery. The soft sound of crying mixed with the cold morning wind, creating a heavy atmosphere that felt impossible to escape.
Andrea Hill stood motionless beside her parents’ coffins.
Her eyes were swollen from endless tears.
Her body felt weak.
Everything around her felt unreal.
Just two days ago, her parents had been alive, smiling and laughing at the dinner table.
Now they were gone forever.
The priest continued speaking softly, but Andrea could barely hear him. Her mind remained trapped inside the painful memory of the hospital.
“No…” she whispered shakily.
A hand touched her shoulder gently.
It was her best friend, Clara.
“You need to stay strong,” Clara whispered sympathetically.
Andrea slowly shook her head.
“How?” she asked brokenly. “How am I supposed to live without them?”
Clara had no answer.
Because everyone knew how deeply Andrea loved her parents.
The cemetery air felt colder as the coffins slowly lowered into the ground.
Andrea’s breathing became uneven again.
“No…” she cried weakly before rushing forward.
Several people quickly held her back.
“Please!” Andrea screamed painfully. “Don’t take them away from me!”
Tears streamed endlessly down her cheeks.
“Mom! Dad!”
Her cries broke the hearts of many people standing nearby.
Even some workers lowered their heads sadly.
But not everyone felt sympathy.
Standing a short distance away, Rebel Hills adjusted her black sunglasses calmly while pretending to wipe fake tears from her eyes.
Beside her, Ella looked completely bored.
“When is this ending?” Ella muttered quietly.
Rebel immediately elbowed her.
“Act sad,” she whispered sharply.
Ella rolled her eyes before forcing a fake expression.
Andrea noticed them and pain filled her chest again.
How could they act so normal?
How could they stand there like nothing happened?
After the burial finally ended, guests slowly began leaving the cemetery.
Andrea remained behind alone beside the fresh graves.
The rain started falling lightly again.
She knelt slowly on the wet grass.
“I’m sorry,” she whispered through tears.
Her hands trembled as she touched the cold headstone.
“I wasn’t ready…”
Thunder echoed faintly in the distance.
Andrea lowered her head and cried silently.
Hours later, the black family cars returned to the Hill mansion.
The once warm and happy home now felt cold and empty.
Servants moved quietly through the hallways while Andrea slowly walked upstairs toward her room.
But before she could leave—
“Andrea.”
She stopped immediately.
Rebel stood inside the living room holding a glass of wine elegantly.
“Sit down,” she ordered calmly.
Andrea obeyed quietly.
Ella sat nearby painting her nails lazily.
A man wearing a gray suit stood beside the couch holding several documents.
Andrea frowned slightly.
“Who is he?”
“The family lawyer,” Rebel answered.
Andrea’s heartbeat quickened.
Lawyer?
The man adjusted his glasses politely.
“My condolences, Miss Andrea.”
Andrea nodded weakly.
“Thank you.”
The lawyer opened a file carefully.
“As instructed in Mr. Hills’ final documents, we are here to discuss the division of the family properties and assets.”
Andrea swallowed nervously.
Her father once promised she would help manage parts of the company after graduation.
Maybe hearing his wishes would comfort her somehow.
The lawyer continued reading professionally.
“The Victoria Island mansion…”
Rebel smiled slightly.
“…will remain under Mrs. Rebel Hills’ ownership.”
Andrea looked surprised but remained silent.
“The Hills Group shares…”
Ella sat upright immediately.
“…will be transferred partially to Miss Ella Hills.”
Andrea blinked slowly.
What?
The lawyer continued speaking.
“The remaining business assets, vehicles, and properties—”
Andrea suddenly interrupted softly.
“What about my share?”
Silence filled the room instantly.
The lawyer looked uncomfortable.
Rebel slowly crossed her legs.
“There is none.”
Andrea stared at her in confusion.
“What?”
“There is nothing left for you.”
Andrea laughed nervously.
“That’s impossible.”
Her father would never do that.
Never.
“My dad promised—”
“Your father promised many things,” Rebel interrupted coldly.
Andrea looked toward the lawyer desperately.
“There must be a mistake.”
The lawyer lowered his eyes.
“These are the signed documents presented to me.”
Andrea grabbed the papers quickly with trembling hands.
She searched desperately.
Ella’s name.
Rebel’s name.
Properties.
Shares.
Money.
But nowhere—
Nowhere—
Was Andrea’s name.
Her vision blurred instantly.
“No…”
Rebel stood slowly.
“You should be grateful we’re even allowing you to stay here.”
Andrea looked up at her painfully.
“My father loved me.”
Rebel suddenly laughed mockingly.
“Loved you?” she repeated.
Andrea’s chest tightened.
Rebel stepped closer.
“If your father truly cared about you, why would he leave you with nothing?”
“That’s a lie,” Andrea whispered.
Ella smirked.
“Maybe he finally realized you were useless.”
Andrea’s eyes filled with tears again.
Rebel’s voice became colder.
“From today onward, you will follow my rules if you want to continue living in this house.”
Andrea stared at her silently.
“You will stop behaving like some spoiled princess.”
Rebel pointed toward the kitchen area.
“You will help with house responsibilities.”
Andrea looked shocked.
“What?”
“You heard me.”
“I’m still in school—”
“And that can change too,” Rebel replied calmly.
Andrea’s breathing became shaky.
This couldn’t be happening.
Not after losing her parents.
Not now.
The lawyer quietly packed his files, clearly uncomfortable with the situation.
“I’ll excuse myself.”
Andrea quickly stood up.
“Please wait!”
But the man avoided her eyes and walked toward the exit.
The moment the door closed, the mansion suddenly felt even emptier.
Andrea slowly turned back toward Rebel.
“Why are you doing this to me?”
Rebel smiled coldly.
“Because life isn’t fair.”
Andrea stood there silently while tears rolled down her face.
Everything her parents built…
Everything they promised her…
Was gone.
And for the first time in her life—
Andrea realized she was completely alone.
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