Draven nodded in agreement. "Yes, to protect you, let's just say you're our adopted daughter for now."
I looked at the three of them, playing their clumsy tricks, and sneered inwardly. "Fine, I'll be your adopted daughter, but I need 200 thousand dollars."
It just so happened I needed some money to invest in a new venture.
Draven's face darkened. "Are you crazy?"
"Looks like there's no place for me in this family." I picked up my suitcase and started to leave.
"There's no way we don't love you. It’s just that Laura was at a critical stage of recovery from surgery." Rayne grabbed my hand, and Draven chimed in.
I raised an eyebrow. "So, you decided to ignore me completely? And now that you're bringing me back, what do you want? You’re even forcing me to be an adopted daughter. Have you ever considered my feelings?"
By the end, I was losing control of my emotions.
Rayne hugged me tightly, tears streaming down her face as she kept apologizing and handed me a card.
Draven sighed and gave me 200 thousand dollars, even telling me to pick any of Laura's jewelry from the table.
Laura bit her lip and glared at Draven. "Mom, Dad, isn't that my birthday gift?"