Chapter 01Verity was carrying a bag of expired food that she had just taken from the supermarket at her part-time job. Items were destined for disposal, but she asked the supermarket owner to take them back, so she could save some money on food. These foods could last for another three days, and Verity lived frugally to the point where her only desire was to continue attending school.She had grown accustomed to the dark and gloomy nights upon returning home, standing before the dilapidated, crumbling, and damp house, sighing softly. A gentle push on the door allowed it to swing open effortlessly, as poverty had prevented her from spending money on a lock."Dad?… Is Dad still awake?" Verity spoke softly, but the only response she received was a heavy silence. Despite the lack of electricity, she navigated skillfully past the scattered bottles of liquor and beer lying on the floor.The man she referred to as 'Dad' lay sprawled, his hand clutching a bottle of liquor, muttering nonsensi

Chapter 03The familiar voice made Verity shudder, and she widened her eyes, looking towards the door. She silently reminded herself that it must be a mistake. That person couldn't be here, but their voice was loud and clear, making it impossible for Verity to ignore intentionally."What's this, where's my stepmother?" The loud voice of the man called out, filled with mockery, indicating that it wasn't his first encounter with his "stepmother."The man forcefully kicked the door, creating a loud noise. He arrogantly entered without any hesitation. The housekeeper panicked and tried to intervene, "Young master, please. Don't cause trouble; if the master comes back, he'll be furious. Besides, today is his wedding day."The man smirked at the housekeeper. "So what? Even if today is the day he dies, I will still cause chaos. Not to mention, it's not the first time my father's getting married."Verity had already guessed that she wasn't the first bride, but hearing it from someone else sti