I coldly retorted, “Oh, wasn’t that supposed to be a kind act by Freda to buy souvenirs? You said she was trying to have fun for us, right?”

“Yes, that’s right, but our money is still safe, right?” my parents muttered ambiguously.

Seeing my parents’ attitudes change once they knew their assets were safe, I could not hide my disappointment.

“Ah, then why don’t you increase the card limit and expedite the repayment so she can use it again? Why don’t you let the kind Freda, who tried to buy souvenirs for you, have it?”

“That’s not possible because we have no savings left.”

“What will we do? Freda is in trouble without being able to eat or drink.”

After the commotion, my father suddenly pleaded with me.

“Sylvia, we will start anew. We vow to keep supporting this family together, so please help Freda.”

“What are you talking about? Everyone? Does that even include me?”

Moved by my father’s actions, my mother also knelt before me. While I was momentarily confused, I said mockingly, “It’s a bit late for apologies now.”

My mother simply pleaded with me earnestly.

“I will also change my ways. I swear to do my best to support everyone as well. From now on, I will do no wrong to you or to her.”

Despite the presence of my parents, laughter escaped me as I pondered deeply on how to respond.

Later, while my parents went to check their room, I took out a credit card I had secretly found that still had a valid expiration date and had not been used at all.

“Why don’t you give this card to Freda and enjoy a family trip as well?” I suggested.

My parents were thrilled with my words, and they immediately contacted my sister. They hurriedly prepared for the trip while I reserved their flights to Hawaii online.

After watching the whole scene with a smile, I dialed a specific number.

Three days later, when my sister returned from Hawaii with our parents, Freda said, “Big sis, thank you for letting us enjoy Hawaii. Oh, it’s rare for you to come to pick us up. Are you expecting souvenirs? Unfortunately, I didn’t buy anything.”

It seemed they had thoroughly enjoyed their trip to Hawaii and had forgotten their gratitude to me just three days ago. After confirming this, I was ready to execute the plan I had been preparing and could hardly contain my excitement.

“It seems like you had a lot of fun. Was that the last big moment of your life?”

“What do you mean by last?”

“Actually, I’ve decided to sell the house on a whim. I’ve already shipped the belongings to the new place and arranged for someone to pick us up.”

As I said this, my parents and sister were shocked and noticed the for sale sign posted on the entrance of our family home.

“What is this?”

“What does it mean?”

“Did you really sell the house?”

“What’s going on?”

In front of their astonished faces, I elaborated further.

“Actually, a real estate agent who is a friend from my university was interested in this land and had been asking to sell the house and land together for a while. I had always refused to sell because I thought maintaining this house, which was not built by our grandmother, was more cost-effective.”

Taking a breath, I continued.

“However, I recently changed my mind. I realized that by selling this house and starting to live alone again, I could gain financial and mental freedom. That’s why, while you guys were away, I confirmed my decision to sell with the real estate agent.”

“What? Selling it on your own is illegal.”

“That’s right. This house belongs to Dad. There’s no way you could do anything about it.”

My parents protested vehemently, but I responded calmly.

“Oh, you seem quite energetic about it. But what would you think if you knew that the house and land are actually registered in my name?”

“What?”

“Dad, do you remember when you came to me because you couldn’t pay the taxes, and I agreed to help on the condition that we change the registration to my name?”

“Ah, that’s right.”

I continued the story.

“I didn’t leave this house because it was registered in my name. I was looking for a way to get you out of the house and sell it. It was difficult to find an opportunity because you were always home. However, the chance to sell finally came when I sent you to Hawaii as planned. Everyone was out of the house, and I could finally sell the house and the land.”

“Ah…”

“Oh, as I mentioned earlier, the luggage has already been sent to the new house, so don’t worry. And the pickup should be arriving soon.”