After Rebirth, I Succeeded in Revenge

"So what if you're bound by blood with them? Dad, Mom, and even Simon all favor me. Ruth, with your lowly status, I'll make you regret being born." She threatened, raising her hand to strike.

I feigned weakness, allowing her to grab me.

My dad suddenly called out to her, forcing her to release me with a curse. "You're such a country bumpkin, bringing bad luck."

...

I was enrolled at Shadowbrook High, a prestigious school in the city, thanks to my dad's help.

The day I went to collect my graduation certificate, a crowd surrounded Marian, praising her high scores.

"These grades are good enough for Brighthaven University."

"It's a pity that you missed being the top scorer in arts by just two points."

Marian basked in the admiration while grabbing my hand as I walked by.

"Let me introduce you guys. This is my..."

As Marian introduced me, her friends started criticizing me immediately. They mocked my rural appearance and appeared disdainful.

Marian enjoyed their mockery, her eyes full of triumph.

"Marian, your mother is waiting downstairs." Someone interrupted her, exposing her past life's lie that painted me as an orphaned relative living with the Fletcher family.

The students had praised Marian for her kindness, unaware she was a false heiress.

Marian panicked at the mention of her mother. "What nonsense are you talking about?"

Before she could explain, Shannon Gardner, who had raised me for over ten years, rushed in and embraced Marian, crying uncontrollably. "My child, my dear child."

Shannon was hot-tempered and had been harsh on me. Back then, she had taken me away on purpose, and now she took pride in Marian's achievements.

Unable to resist, Shannon had come to school to claim her daughter, and I watched quietly as the emotional reunion unfolded.

Marian pulled away disdainfully, afraid Shannon would soil her dress.

The surrounding gossip grew louder.

Someone mentioned the story of the Fletcher family finding their real daughter. Marian was embarrassed and pushed Shannon away.

She snapped, "What are you doing here? We have nothing to do with each other."

I sneered, seeing her carefully constructed facade crumble.

My family paid Shannon a large sum to appease the greedy woman, warning her not to cause trouble again.

Marian cried the entire night, while my family rushed to comfort her, hastening their seaside trip.

...

That night, the sound of water was unusually loud. I felt like I was suffocating in my sleep.

In my dream, a large hand seemed to pull me awake.

We arrived at the seaside, the weather was surprisingly good. Marian taunted me, "Bumpkin, I knew you had never been to the beach. You don't even have a swimsuit."

I stayed silent, perhaps afraid of embarrassing the Fletcher family.

My brother tossed me an old swimsuit Marian didn't want, pointing impatiently to a nearby shack where I could change.

Under the gloomy sky, they happily headed towards the ferry, leaving me alone in the shack.

Inside, I heard Marian complaining about my slowness and vowed never to bring me out again.