Before long, the hospital began preparations for the cremation as instructed by Mom.

Watching my own body turn to ash and then being discarded by them left me feeling utterly heartbroken.

When they returned, Evie was leaving with a large stash of jewelry.

“Every one of them is worthless!” Mom exploded, glaring at Eric beside her. “Aren’t you rich? Why won’t you give her some money?”

Caught off guard by the accusation, Eric was momentarily speechless.

He was just an entrepreneur trying to make his way—where would he find the money?

His company had only begun to pick up thanks to my investments, and I had covered nearly all of...