Chapter 2The Girl Who Cried Pirate

I don't know how long passed. My tears dried up, my arms hurt so much I couldn't lift them, but I kept rowing mechanically.

Until a small island appeared in my field of vision.

Uncle was the base commander, with dozens of soldiers under him. If they arrived in time, they could definitely save my brother and Mom.

After landing, I ran desperately towards Uncle's residence.

Maybe I was too anxious, I fell a few times and twisted my ankle, but I dared not stop for a moment.

Because I knew, the sooner I saw Uncle, the greater the chance of Mom and Luke surviving.

Seeing Uncle on patrol, I threw myself at him, hugging him, my voice trembling.

"Uncle, please save Mom and Luke. We took a yacht out to sea and met pirates! It'll be too late if we don't hurry!"

Saying that, I tried to pull him by the arm.

But Uncle kept a straight face and shook me off directly.

"Harper, I don't want to lecture you, but just because your dad took Cici diving to see sea monkeys, do you have to act out this much drama?"

"To make your dad leave Cici behind and prove you're important, you really stop at nothing, even fabricating pirates as an excuse. I've been stationed in these waters for so long, how could I not know if there were pirates? Nothing but lies!"

I was stunned, frozen in place.

"Uncle, we really met pirates, I didn't lie to you!"

"Please, save Mom and Luke!"

Thinking of Mom and Luke dying tragically in my past life, I felt like I was falling into an ice cave.

But Uncle's face showed no emotion.

"If your dad hadn't called in advance saying you made up the pirate excuse to fight for fatherly love with Cici, I really would have been fooled by you!"

"Cici is so well-behaved, can't you yield to her sometimes? She's not like you, having everything."

I was speechless for a moment.

"What do I have to say for you to believe me? I really didn't lie, it's Richard lying to you!"

Uncle sneered.

"Your dad lying to me? What good does it do him?"

"Unlike you, always naughty since childhood, unlike Cici..."

I was completely enraged, pointing at Uncle and roaring.

"Mason, who exactly is your niece?"

"Even if you look down on me, my mom is your biological sister, waiting for you to save her. What did she do wrong?"

After saying that, I knelt down again, banging my head on the ground.

"As long as you save them, I'll do whatever you say!"

But Uncle looked at me, still unmoved.

Just then, the bracelet on my wrist was revealed.

Uncle grabbed my arm, questioning loudly.

"Why did your mom give you her bracelet early?"

I gave a miserable smile, suddenly remembering a year-end dinner when I was young. Mom said she would pass the bracelet to me when I got married.

At the time, I naively asked her why she couldn't give it to me now.

Mom hugged me and laughed, saying if she ever encountered life-threatening danger, she would give it to me early.

Hearing this, Uncle's face darkened directly, telling Mom not to talk nonsense, it was bad luck.

Grandma and Grandpa passed away early. Uncle was practically raised by Mom, so their relationship was exceptionally good.

At this moment, seeing the bracelet, Uncle's icy face finally softened a bit.

I choked out, "Mom asked me to bring the bracelet for help. She said as long as you see it, you will definitely understand her situation!"

"The school's quota for the Antarctic expedition this year, didn't you always want me to give it to Cici? As long as you are willing to save Mom and Luke, I agree!"

After saying that, I kowtowed heavily to Uncle again.

Actually, when I was little, Uncle and Dad spoiled me a lot.

But ever since Cici entered the house, that favor became less and less.

My princess room, toys, and clothes were all given to Cici.

Later, because of my excellent grades, the school gave me the only quota for the Antarctic expedition.

But that night, Dad and Uncle came to me, asking me to give the opportunity to Cici.

At that time, I even suspected I wasn't biological.

Otherwise, why did they side with that adopted daughter in everything?

Until later, I learned a secret.

It turned out that Cici was the daughter of Dad and Uncle's "white moonlight" (first love/unrequited love).

So, they made up for their regrets with the white moonlight on Cici.

Seeing me offer the Antarctic expedition quota as an exchange, Uncle was suddenly stunned.

Because he knew very well how important this quota was to me.

Sure enough, he hesitated slightly, asking doubtfully.

"You really aren't lying?"

I sniffled, tone firm.

"If I'm lying, may I be hit by a car as soon as I go out!"

At this time, Uncle's sidekick couldn't stand it anymore.

"Boss, this little girl doesn't look like she's lying. If she has this acting skill, she could win an Oscar."

"How about we go check it out? It's not far anyway, treat it as a patrol."

But Uncle still hesitated.

I steeled my heart, took off the bracelet, and stuffed it into Uncle's hand.

"Didn't Cici like this bracelet before? As long as you are willing to save Mom and Luke, I'm willing to give it to Cici!"

If Mom is gone, what use is this bracelet to me?

Sure enough, after getting the bracelet, Uncle immediately dispelled his doubts and agreed to go check with me.

Before leaving, he warned me again.

"I'll trust you this once. If I find out you're lying, I won't forgive you!"

I nodded desperately, following him and a dozen soldiers, driving three speedboats towards the coordinates I reported.

As long as I could save Luke and Mom, I was willing even if it meant death.