Part 3Scales and Whispers

Even though my new brother disliked me, the food was amazing.

How could every single dish be so delicious?!

I was timid at first, only taking small bites of the dishes and shoveling rice.

But Mom and Dad kept putting food in my bowl.

"Honey, look at Penny eat. Like a little hamster. So cute."

"I know, right? Watching her makes me hungry."

"Hehe, I'm gonna take a picture and send it to that brat. Make him jealous."

"I'm posting it to the family group chat to make everyone envious!"

Thinking I might be sent back tomorrow and never eat this well again...

I fought back the sadness, grabbed a drumstick in one hand and a spoon in the other, and went to town!

That night, lying in the soft, fragrant bed.

I burped happily.

Just as I was drifting off, I opened my eyes.

In the moonlight, I saw a small black snake on my pillow. It lifted its head, looking at me curiously.

My face went pale. I hid under the covers, shaking.

Text floated by.

[Hehe, is the Male Lead trying to scare her away?]

[His true form is a snake. Humans hurt him when he was little, so he became dark and mute.]

[This side character is useless. Wanted to suck up to him but cried as soon as she saw the snake.]

[If the Heroine hadn't been picked by that infertile couple two days ago, the side character wouldn't even be here.]

[It's okay. Once she gets returned, our chaotic demon king Heroine will take her place! Hahaha~]

I shook even harder.

The text meant—

This... this snake...

Is my brother?

Director Grandpa, I want to go home!!!