Part 3Second Chances and Stolen Lives: The Brother I Didn't Deserve

“My brother’s name is Shane Yu, and he lives in S Province.”

I spoke every word clearly to Zack.

Zack froze, then looked at me in utter disbelief.

“Skylar! You’ve got some nerve!”

“Where did you get a brother named Shane?!”

The officer immediately pulled me behind her, protecting me. She turned to Zack.

“Young lady, do you know him?”

I shook my head, my voice quiet.

“No. And... my name isn't Skylar. It’s Shen.”

Zack’s expression morphed into pure shock.

He suddenly realized something.

“You came back too, didn’t you?”

I lowered my head, squeezing my skirt hem.

“I don’t know what you’re talking about.”

“Skylar!”

The hatred in Zack’s eyes was intense. “Do you think faking amnesia or playing dumb can erase the fact that you’re a murderer?”

“You’re inventing a fake name to trick me.”

He sneered. “What, you thought I’d be desperate to claim you?”

“I won’t.”

He stepped closer, his eyes scornful.

“Fine. Your brother is Shane Yu? Go find him.”

He stared at me triumphantly, convinced I would panic.

“You’re a lunatic!”

The officer snapped, grabbing my hand and pulling me toward the police car. “Let’s go. Ignore him.”

Zack panicked and chased after the car, banging on the window.

“Where are you going?!”

He only managed to inhale a lungful of exhaust.

The car drove for a long time, finally stopping in front of a sprawling, beautiful house.

I was surprised.

Shane’s family must be wealthy.

My confidence in moving in with him increased.

We walked up and knocked. After a long wait, the door opened.

The man standing there was tall and lean, with handsome features, but a sickly pale complexion.

His messy hair partially covered his eyes. His shirt sleeves were rolled up to his elbows, exposing slender wrists.

Seeing us, he froze.

“Who are you?”

“Brother, I’m your little sister!”

I threw myself into his arms.

His body went rigid, but he didn’t push me away immediately.

“Skylar, are you crazy?”

Zack suddenly rushed up the steps, yanking me away. He pointed at Shane, furious.

“What are you doing? Do you know who he is? Jumping into his arms? What if he’s some creep?!”

Zack looked disheveled and covered in dust, clearly having followed us the entire way.

Just like in the last life, when he secretly followed me and then saved my life.

I looked at him, my expression unreadable.

“He’s my brother. What right do you have to insult him?”

Zack laughed, the sound cold and angry. “He’s your brother? Skylar, open your eyes!”

I countered,

“If he’s not my brother, are you?”

I stared at him, and I saw Zack open his mouth. The word “Yes” was practically on his tongue.

But he stopped himself.

He glared at me, finally scoffing,

“You almost trapped me. I told you, I’m not your brother. You don’t deserve to be my sister.”

I gave a self-mocking smile.

The officer finally intervened, losing patience.

“You two! Which one of you is her actual brother?!”