After I Heard Their Thoughts, I Became Ruthless

Synopsis

At the welcome party for the Carters' real daughter, Sophia, my foster mother, Linda, held my hand and sobbed like her heart was breaking. She choked out, "Caroline, even if you're not our biological daughter, we'll take care of you for the rest of your life." Tears welled up in my eyes, and I was genuinely moved. But her real thoughts echoed in my mind. 'Thank God we're finally getting rid of this walking disaster. Two million in hush money should be more than enough.' Ever since a near-fatal fever, I could hear what everyone was truly thinking. My so-called loving father, Richard Carter, was quietly scheming about how to take my kidney and give it to Sophia. And my fiancé, Michael Lane, was figuring out how to get me into bed one last time before cutting me loose. I picked up the microphone and let out a shaky breath. "Thank you, Mom. To show my gratitude, I've decided to donate the entire two million to the National Center for Missing Children."