Chapter 3

"Shelby, don't think acting all pitiful is going to let you stay in the Mason family. This is my house, my parents, my brother.

"Everything here is mine. You can't take any of it from me, not now, not ever," Leanne spat.

I looked at the milk she was holding.

It made me think of how, in my previous life, she always brought me things "to help me get better," but every single one was secretly spiked with slow poison.

I took the milk and flashed her an innocent smile.

"What are you saying, Leanne? I just want to stay…