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Chapter 1 I was once the most beloved daughter of the Johnson family in New York . For the first twenty years of my life , everything went smoothly . But Sophia Johnson's appearance shattered all of it . Because of a few words from her , I was sent to a psychiatric hospital for three years . The man I had loved for so many years also abandoned me like worthless trash , hating me to the core . It wasn't until I was lying in a pool of blood that I saw a hint of regret in William Carter's eyes . *** I stood at the gate of the psychiatric hospital .
Autumn had already arrived in New York , and I could feel the chilly wind through my thin patient gown . The weather was getting colder , and I couldn't help but shiver . When they sent me here , they hadn't brought any of my belongings . They just threw me directly into the psychiatric hospital and haven't visited me once in three years . I couldn't understand how over a decade of familial love could vanish . 0.00 % 15:21 Chapter 1 11 2010 A car pulled up in front of me . The window rolled down . It was the Johnson family's driver , Edward White .
Edward saw me standing still and leaned toward me slightly . " Miss Johnson , why are you still standing there ? Get in the car . " I finally came to my senses and got in the car . After getting in , I saw my current reflection in the window . My face was pale , my checks gaunt . I had long lost my former radiance . The car drove on , but I realized this wasn't the way to the Johnson Manor . Edward probably noticed my confusion and explained , " Miss Emma , today is Miss Sophia's birthday , so there's a party at the villa . Mr. Andrew told me to take you to another house first .
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" I nodded , realizing it was also my birthday today . In a daze , I seemed to recall scenes from past birthdays - the enormous cake , the crowds of people wishing me happiness . But now , the person who had all of this was Sophia Johnson , the true daughter of the Johnson family . Three years ago , Sophia appeared at the Johnson's home . A paternity test proved she was the daughter they had lost years ago . From that moment on , my nightmare began . I never thought of harming her .
I knew I was just the Johnson's adopted daughter , so no matter how much they doted on me , I never dared to ask for too much . 24.55 % 15.21 Chapter 1 1288 Vouchers So after Sophia returned , I treated her with respect , but she was full of hostility toward me . She framed me time and again , making the Johnsons disappointed and even disgusted with me . My brother , Andrew Johnson , who once doted on me , now thought I was unforgivable . Sophia did many terrible things to me behind the scenes , but she was too good an actress . So good that everyone believed she was the gentle Miss Johnson .
I tried to speak out , but all I got was Andrew's disgusted and cold retort . " Can't you stand to see Sophia doing well ? Don't forget , you're the real thief . " A thief ?! When I heard that word , I was too heartbroken to speak . So , over a decade of family affection could shatter so easily in the face of blood ties ... After that , I stopped trying to expose Sophia . I thought if I just endured it , things would be fine . But clearly , Sophia had no intention of letting me go that easily . Sophia's hand was injured , and the doctor diagnosed that she could no longer play the piano .
And all the evidence pointed to me . I struggled to defend myself , insisting it wasn't me . But no one believed me . Everyone accused me with disgust and contempt . The Johnsons called me ungrateful , malicious , and petty - minded 57.24 % 15:21 Chapter 1 288 Vouchers scumbag . I looked at William Carter , pleadingly . " William , do you also think I ... did it ? " William just stood there next to Sophia , his eyes filled with disgust . " Emma Johnson , your tactics disgust me . " In that moment , I felt my world collapse .
My brother called me vicious ; and the man I love called me disgusting . Later , Sophia casually mentioned that I sometimes seemed mentally unwell , so I was sent to a psychiatric hospital .
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