5 At the mention of the chance to study abroad , I froze , and my thoughts drifted back to two years prior . I was four years older than Finn and in my senior year of university when he was in 12th grade . Knowing I couldn't rely on our parents , I studied relentlessly and was determined to leave the house . For four years , I never slacked off and graduated at the top of my class . That all paid off when I earned a postgraduate recommended admission to a world -renowned university . But Finn , who'd never taken academics seriously , failed his exams . He came home whining about wanting to study abroad . Despite knowing he'd just waste the opportunity , Mom and Dad agreed without hesitation . That night , Mom prepared a lavish dinner for me and piled my plate high with my favorite food . " Asher , you know our finances are barely enough to support one child studying abroad . Since Finn just graduated from high school , why don't you let him go instead ? " I set my utensils aside and replied , " Mom , even if you send Finn , he'll just squander the chance . My school is one of the best in the world ! " It was the first resistance I'd shown in years . Mom had always been used to me giving in to Finn , and shocked by my defiance , she slammed her spoon onto the table . " Asher , your father and I raised you for years ! Now that you're about to graduate , shouldn't you think about how to support us instead ? Why are you still having us worry ? " How could you be so heartless to see Finn end up with no future ? Why are you so cruel ! " Her voice grew hysterical as she screamed , " Are you trying to drive us to an early grave ? " Still clinging to the hope of her love , I relented , saying , " Fine , Mom . Calm down . I'll give him the spot . " Now , I deeply regretted that decision . If I hadn't given that chance to Finn , I might have been working abroad and living a good life , not lying dead in a morgue . A few days later , Mom held a decent funeral for me out of guilt . Aside from relatives and friends , many doctors from her hospital attended . The nurse who'd tried to help me approached my grave with a bouquet . " I'm sorry . If I'd been braver , you might not have died . " Of everyone present , she was the only one who'd ever helped me and the only one to apologize . Meanwhile , Mom showed no remorse and deflected blame as if that could atone for her sins . " Asher has always been disobedient . He held onto past grievances and tried to hurt Finn , only to bring about his own downfall . " Everyone knew how much she favored Finn and how I'd suffered over the years . But no one wanted to stir trouble and offered her , hollow condolences instead . Amid the murmurs , police sirens suddenly blared . Officers pushed through the crowd toward Mom and Finn . Confused , Mom remained rooted to the spot and asked , " Officers , who are you looking for ? " The lead officer checked a picture and asked , " Are you Freya Whitman ? " Mom nodded stiffly while the officer held up an arrest warrant . " Please come with me . We've received reports that you misused medical resources and led to an unlawful death . " Discover our latest featured short drama reel. Watch now and enjoy the story!