The Good Girl Strikes Back Against Her Evil Father and Stepmother

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Rhianna cast a fleeting glance at Natalee before turning to me with a gentle tone, "Ella has recently lost her mother, so it's only natural for us to lend her a little extra care. And speaking of which, Ella and you share the same birthday; it's truly a remarkable coincidence."

I looked up and happened to meet Rhianna's eyes.

Her eyes appeared to be brimming with concern on the surface, yet beneath them lay a subtle undercurrent of provocation.

My memory was instantly pulled back to a few days ago.

It was just dawn, and there was a piercing scream outside the house, "Someone died, someone jumped off the building!'

I opened my sleepy eyes and found that my mother was not beside me. I immediately woke up and felt a sense of alarm. I stumbled out to open the door.

The door opened, and what came into view was a floor covered in blood.

My mother was lying on the ground, barely breathing.

I hurriedly crouched down and held her body, feeling her life gradually slipping away in my arms.

A sense of despair spread around me, and I cried out in pain, "Mom, why did you do this?"

My mom had a cheerful personality. Over the years, many people had openly or secretly mocked her, saying that I had an unknown background and that she was the mistress of some wealthy man. But she had never been discouraged and always comforted me with a smile.

My mom touched my cheek. Blood dripped from her arm onto my snow-white nightgown, leaving behind crimson stains.

My mom whispered in my ear, "Rhianna Fann."

Afterward, she used her last bit of strength to hand me a ring and then closed her eyes forever; no matter how much I shouted; it was in vain.

No one believed that my mother was forced to jump off the building. They all took Rhianna's money and, relentlessly and without mercy, continued to slander my mother as a mistress, tarnishing her reputation even in death.

I detached myself from the painful memories, only to discover that it was she who had reduced my mother, who was the rightful wife, to the status of a mistress.

So, I approached her, kindly holding Rhianna's hand, and also took the opportunity to hold her arm.

Rhianna's sharp nails pierced my skin, yet I barely felt it, and I said, "Thank you for being so good to me. I will definitely be filial to you."

I emphasized the word "filial".

Before Silas could appreciate the peace between us, he saw me suddenly scream and break free from Rhianna's restraint.

He looked displeased and was about to scold me, but stopped abruptly when his eyes met the two long blood marks on my arm.

I took two steps back in fear, "Dad, it seems that Rhianna and Natalee don't like me. Since that's the case, I'll leave. Consider that money as breaking the bond we had."

Silas hurriedly tried to persuade me to stay, but I struggled to leave no matter what he said.

Finally, Silas was furious, and he slapped Rhianna's face.

With such force, Rhianna was slapped to the ground, and her forehead hit the corner of the table heavily, causing a burst of blood.

Silas's voice echoed in the living room as he gasped, "I'm still here, and you dare to bully Ella so openly. Do you think I'm dead?'

Natalee rushed to hug Rhianna and turned to angrily shout at Silas, "Dad, if Grandpa finds out how you're treating Mom, you're in big trouble."

Silas's oppressive aura immediately dissipated, and he grudgingly fell silent. He hesitated to help Rhianna up, so I discreetly stepped forward.

Silas snorted as if he had gained confidence, "So what?"

A hint of sarcasm flashed in my eyes. "Silas was to physically assault his wife merely for the immediate benefits he hadn't seen. This is in line with his style."

The doctor arrived quickly. After treating the wound on Rhianna's forehead, she specifically asked the doctor to check the scratches on my arm.

She squatted beside me with a guilty look, "Ella, it's all my fault. I was too excited to see you, so I accidentally scratched you. Don't blame me."

I smiled kindly, "Rhianna, how could I blame you."

"Good, good child, don't worry. From now on, I will love you like my own daughter."