After Ellie loses both her parents, her stepmother, Janice, takes over her life, dictating every aspect and forcing Ellie to live in the shadows of her stepbrothers. However, a secret from Aunt Jody forces Ellie to act.
After losing my mother at three, my father became my world. With no grandparents around, it was just him and Aunt Jody, who lived far away. Then, when I started school, Dad brought Janice and her two sons home. Initially, Janice was kind, even involving me in her wedding plans.
But after my father’s sudden death when I was sixteen, Janice’s demeanor changed drastically. She moved me to a smaller room to accommodate her sons and used my father’s money for her own children. I felt trapped and powerless.
One day, I texted Aunt Jody about my situation. Her call revealed the truth: my father left everything to me. Janice had been hiding it. With Aunt Jody’s help, I planned my escape, determined to reclaim my life and inheritance.
