Part 1Putting the Carefree Stepdaughter in Her Place

Quinn Harper, my stepdaughter, is indifferent by nature and believes in "taking life as it comes."

When she got into a Community College after the SAT, I worked part-time jobs on top of my nursing shifts to pay her tuition.

She mocked me for being too concerned about pride and meddling in her business.

After coasting through college, she struggled to find a job. I swallowed my pride and asked an old classmate to help her secure a position.

She accused me of being too ambitious, saying I took someone else’s opportunity.

When she made mistakes at work and offended the wealthy elites, I apologized to her superiors on her behalf.

She scolded me for being embarrassing, saying I didn’t know how to "take life as it comes."

In the end, her seemingly effortless nature caught the eye of Hunter Caldwell, a wealthy heir.

She married into his family, skyrocketing to the top.

Meanwhile, I was inexplicably suspended from work.

When I asked for her help, she said it was my punishment for being greedy and advised me to learn to let go.

But when I opened my eyes again, I was back to the day her college admission results came out.

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