My Reborn Sister Rejected The Billionaire So I Took Him Instead Chapter 2

That evening, I was happily packing in my small room, humming to myself.

Comments:

[Who is this random extra popping up and stealing the heroine’s spotlight?]

[She looks genuinely thrilled. Does she really think losing her freedom will be easy?]

[Hmm, is it just me, or is the Holt family’s attitude toward the two sisters drastically different?]

[Replying to the comment above: I noticed that in the living room. And look at the rooms! Stella has the master suite with an ensuite bathroom; Daisy is in a converted nanny closet. Definitely playing favorites.]

[Why not? Stella is the heroine. The world should revolve around her.]

I ignored the bickering comments and carefully organized my meager possessions.

A knock came at the door.

Stella stood in the doorway, her gaze flickering nervously. "Are you really going to take my place and get engaged to Lachlan Shaw?"

My heart stuttered. Was she about to backtrack?

"Well... should I not?" I asked, trying to sound nonchalant.

Stella didn't answer directly. She bit her lip and continued, "Lachlan is a terrifying person. You have no idea. His ruthlessness in business could drive a man to ruin."

Business ruthlessness had nothing to do with me.

"But... does he hit people at home? Does he make you do chores?"

Stella paused, shaking her head with a strained, bitter smile. "Ten times worse than that."

My stomach tightened in anticipation.

The next second, I heard her dreaded warning: "He will monitor your social life and restrict your movements!"

Sigh. Is that all? Well, never mind then.

Social life? I’m low-energy. No thanks.

Going out? I’m a couch potato. Leaving the house is what actually kills me.

Stella looked confused by my sudden visible relief, and she clearly wanted to say more. I quickly used the excuse of being tired and shut the door.

All my life, if Stella was unhappy, Mom and Dad would inevitably find a reason to criticize me. I was desperate to escape that shadow, and this was my one and only chance.