My parents and brothers wanted me to die, but when I did, they regretted it.

"You, who is the father of your illegitimate child?"

My parents demanded to know frantically. They wanted to find out who fathered the child I was carrying. I looked at them and suddenly laughed, "The kidnapper."

Shock froze my parents and brother, leaving them pale-faced.

I continued softly, "Don't you remember? The kidnapper asked for ransom, but you chose to save your other beloved daughter instead, saying I needed to learn a lesson."

My mother slumped onto the sofa. "That's impossible. We just wanted to teach you not to bully Adeline. We never thought..."