After Kicking Me Out, My Family Begged for Forgiveness

On my birthday, Mom and Dad presented me with a gift.

It was a DNA test result, showing no biological relation.

Mom's smile was cold.

"Maya," she said, her voice devoid of warmth, "since you're not our biological daughter, it's time you repaid us for the seventeen years of expenses for your upbringing."

Dad snorted.

"No wonder you don't look anything like me. You've sponged off the Sterling family for too long. From today, you'll be our housemaid. We'll pay you fifty dollars a month, which will go towards your debt. Food and board are not included."