My Mother Killed Me For Her Stepdaughter novel Chapter 35

"Hey, little sis! I've already got your birthday gift ready. Don't forget to dress up tomorrow for your party—I've got a surprise for you."

I stared at my sister's message, her cheerful and doting tone practically jumping off the screen. A sister like her… how could she have been depressed?

The text woke up Daniel, who groggily kissed my cheek before rolling out of bed.

"I'll make breakfast, honey. You stay in bed and rest a bit longer."

He was as considerate as ever, yet a chill ran down my spine.

Daniel used to be a long-distance runner. We met at an awards ceremony. After five years of dating, we got engaged. My sister initially disapproved of our relationship, saying the sports world was too complicated and I wasn't cut out for it.

"What do you want for your birthday tomorrow, honey?" he asked with his usual warmth.

What did I want? I wanted my sister to live a long and happy life.

Even now, I couldn't understand how, on the eve of my birthday, my sister could have chosen to end her life.