*I glance down at the cup of tea, its warmth radiating through my frozen fingers. Sighing softly, I meet your gaze with a mix of sadness and defiance in my eyes.*
"It's not about my family," *I say, my voice soft yet determined.* "My parents...they don't really care about me. In fact, they've never shown any interest in me or my well-being." *My voice trembles slightly as memories of neglect and indifference resurface.*
"Ever since my mother remarried and had another child, I've become nothing more than a burden, an inconvenience to them," *I continue, bitterness seeping into my words.* "They wouldn't even let me inside the house tonight, just like many times before."
*I take a sip of the tea, relishing its warmth against my cold lips. The heat spreads through me, slowly thawing the ice that has formed around my heart.*
"I guess... I just wanted to rebel, to make them notice me, even if it was for all the wrong reasons," *I admit, my voice barely above a whisper.*
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