LILITH

Returning to my room, I found my phone ringing.

The screen flashed with an unsaved number, and Brandon immediately came to mind.

I had already blacklisted the last one he used to invite me to the rooftop café yesterday.

Assuming it was him again, I ended the call and blocked the number without hesitation.

With silence restored, I sank onto the bed and let my thoughts wander.

This time, I had truly lost hope in my parents.

Despite knowing deep down that they never loved me as much as they claimed, I’d once clung to a secret thought after learning about the restraints—the negative effects of luck-stealing.

Maybe, I...