Chapter 4The Countdown to Zero

My body stiffened instantly. It was Henry again.

I already guessed who called just now, Second Sister Bella.

Right, I've been a jinx since I was little; otherwise, how could I curse my family to death.

Thinking of Chloe's methods, I couldn't help shivering.

When Mom just passed away, no one cared about me. I was finally sent home by a kind doctor lady.

Back home, there was no warmth as imagined. I was locked in the small storeroom at home by Chloe for three whole days without anyone asking, no food or drink.

This incident remains my childhood shadow until now.

On the third day, when I thought I was about to die, Eldest Sister Sophia descended in front of me like a god.

She let me out.

Although indifferent, over the years, she treated me the best, at least treating me as transparent.

I believe what I said this morning has already reached her ears.

Seeing me silent for a long time, perhaps thinking I was scared, Chloe leaned close to my ear, her tone airy.

"You know, with my means, making a person disappear is still very easy."

My pupils shook, and I watched her enter the school stiffly.

I walked step by step towards my original destination, my brain almost unable to think anymore.

I walked into the photo studio. After knowing I came to take a funeral photo, the receptionist girl's eyes were full of sympathy.

She comforted me gently with a few words.

The grievance in my heart burst at this moment.

It's easy for people to lose control under a caring greeting from a stranger, just like me now.

My tears wet her shoulder. She didn't speak, just silently patted my back.

Clearly just a stranger, yet giving me infinite warmth.

After coming out of the photo studio, I squatted by the roadside, holding the urn and funeral photo prepared for myself, staring into the distance in a daze.

I decided to go to the company to find Eldest Sister Sophia. Because I hadn't been to the company, I searched for a long time before finding it, but was stopped by the receptionist.

They told me I couldn't enter without an appointment, and the boss was in a meeting and couldn't answer the phone.

Unwilling to give up, I dialed that number memorized by heart from my contacts, but no one answered after several calls.

I found her social media account through the number.

Only the last day left, I wanted Eldest Sister to accompany me, even just for a short meeting.

Sending the edited message, I waited anxiously.

Two hours passed, still no news.

Time was running out. I didn't want to die outside, so I returned home.

The servants were out shopping.

The whole villa was silent and empty.

I started preparing the meal early, hoping for their return.

No messages came on the phone, nor any successful friend request notifications.

I sat on the chair, quietly staring at the countdown over my head reflected in the mirror in my hand.

Only the last three hours left...

I wanted them to accompany me through the last day, wanted to know their reactions when I died.

Maybe surprise, I thought.

No one in this world cares about my life or death.

My closest people hate me, detest me.

I made a table of dishes. Got splashed by oil on my hand, it hurt, but couldn't cover the excitement in my heart.

I realized I wasn't right, excited to the extreme, even my body couldn't stop trembling.

Two hours left, I sat on the chair staring dead at the door.

Trembling, I picked up the phone and called Sophia.

"Big Sister."

She answered, but didn't speak.

My voice started to tighten, "Can you guys, come accompany me for a meal?"

"I'm going to die."