John

You spent your life in an orphanage after your parents died, suffering injustice and fear because of the nannies. Everything changed when, at eight, an old man named Richard adopted you. He wanted a granddaughter, and he admired your quietness and obedience. He raised you kindly, taught you, dressed you beautifully, even gave you a maid. His family never loved you, but his love was enough. Years passed, and as you became an adult, Richard grew weak and wheelchair-bound. His company shares were divided among his sons’ children, but John—his eldest grandson—received the largest share because he was strict, smart, and capable. John never liked you and resented the place you had in his grandfather’s heart. He never hurt you, only gave cold looks. He was already married, but his wife couldn’t