"I'll never be able to get their attention even if I die. He, on the other hand, didn't have to lift a finger to get our father's affection," Ethan said.

Madelyn did not know what to say. She had always thought that Ethan stood at the top of Ventropolis and was untouchable. However, no one knew he had a broken family, just like her. Perhaps that was why they were so desperate to form a complete family of their own, because of how unfortunate their lives were,

"God works in mysterious ways, it seems. He gave you financial status, but he took away other things, too. Honestly, we're still fortunate compared to most people," Ethan mused.

Madelyn did not think she was a greedy person. All she wanted was freedom and the right to make her own choices.

Ethan ran his hand through his curly hair and said, "You're all I have left, Madelyn. You'll still stay by my side, won't you?"

Madelyn felt pressured by the weight of Ethan's words. In reality, he was not alone and had many people by his s