Chapter 1 I had a fragile Omega sister who had suffered from depression since childhood. The wolf doctor said she couldn't withstand any stimulation. Consequently, my entire life was switched to "mute mode." To avoid upsetting her, I never dared to laugh or cry at home. I wasn't even allowed to cry out in pain when I got hurt. My parents would always hug me with apologetic looks. "You're the sensible one, Claire. Lyra's illness requires the whole family's effort. You're healthy and strong. Can you please give in to her a little more?" That day, I accidentally knocked over a glass. The loud noise sent my sister into an instant emotional meltdown. My Alpha father hit me for the first time. "Can't you be more careful?" he roared. "Do you have to push her until she breaks?" He shoved me to the floor. my head whipping back against the sharp corner of the table. A sharp, blinding pain erupted, and I felt the warm trickle of blood before I saw it. But no one glanced my way. The whole family was gathered around my screaming sister. I lay on the cold floor, my consciousness slowly fading. In their eyes, my sister's emotional well-being was all that mattered; my own injury was a mere inconvenience that could be addressed later. But they didn't know that a brain hemorrhage... waits for no one. I lay on the icy floor, a dull throbbing pain radiating from the back of my head. Warm blood trickled down my neck, forming a small, dark red puddle on the floor. "Can't you be more careful? Do you have to push her until she breaks?" My father's furious roar made my ears ring. The blood flow seemed to intensify. On the sofa, my sister Lyra was curled into a ball, hands clamped tightly over her ears, emitting piercing shrieks. "She did it on purpose! She wants to kill me! Make her go away! Away!" Mom knelt before her, stroking her back and murmuring comforts. "It's okay, sweetheart, it's okay. Mommy's here. The bad sister is gone!" I tried to push myself up, but a wave of dizziness washed over me, sending me crashing back to the ground. The edges of my vision began to darken, shadows slowly consuming my awareness. "Dad... Mom..." My voice was a faint whisper, barely audible. No one turned to look at me. My sight grew blurrier. Memories started flashing before my eyes. That day I won first place in the STEM competition. I practically ran home with the trophy. "Mom, I have great news..." I pushed the door open, bursting with excitement, but before I could finish... Mom snatched the trophy from my hands, a panicked look on her face, and quickly hid it in a drawer. "Claire, don't let Lyra see this," she whispered, her voice low. "You know how seeing you succeed upsets her." I stood frozen in the doorway my arm still extended from handing over the trophy, the smile stiff on my of this is my first championship!" My voice trembled. "The teacher said I could apply for early ission...." You're our responsible girl." Mom patted my hair, her eyes full of guilt. "Lyra's illness requires the whole family's effort. You're healthy and strong. Could you do this for the family and let things slide a bit more?" I nodded and went back to my room, choking down the bitterness of unfairness. The pool of blood on the floor was spreading. My breathing became rapid and shallow. White spots flashed before my eyes. "Mom, it hurts!" I stretched out a hand, struggling. Mom finally turned her head, frowning. "Claire, stop making a scene. Can't you see Lyra is unwell? We'll deal with you later." My sister's screams intensified. "Make her get out! Throw her out!" She grabbed a glass from the coffee table and Hurled it against the wall. Shards flew everywhere. Dad immediately rushed over and hugged her, treating her like the most precious thing in the world. "Lyra, sweetie, Daddy's here. It's okay," Dad's voice was unbelievably gentle. "Daddy already sent the bad sister away. No one will hurt you!" 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