As soon as she entered the house, Jasmin flung herself into Amanda’s arms, tears streaming down her face as she cried, "Did I do something wrong?"
"Why did Sister leave me alone in the woods?" Jasmin sobbed. "I was so scared."
It was at that moment that Sheena realized the malicious, provocative looks Jasmin had always given her were not just her imagination.
Unfortunately, before she could explain herself, her mother slapped her hard across the face.
Her ear struck the corner of the table, and a gush of blood poured out instantly.
Her father kept cursing at her, while her mother held Jasmin the whole time, not sparing her even a glance.
It was a servant who pitied her and took her to the hospital. However, they missed the optimal treatment window, and her right ear permanently lost its hearing.
Her father sent her away to the countryside.
Before she left, only Stephen held her hand. "Don’t worry, Sheena. In a few months, I’ll beg Mom and Dad to bring you back."
At first, Stephen called her every week. But later, the calls became monthly, then once every six months, and mostly it only revolved around Jasmin.
"Jasmin won first place in the painting competition today!"