John and Mary were old-fashioned, believing that a male child was of greater importance than a female. They had two children: Junior and Lydia. While Junior received all their attention and resources, Lydia was largely ignored and treated as a servant.

Lydia often faced neglect and unfairness. When she needed new clothes, her mother dismissed her request, saying that Junior’s new PlayStation was more important. Lydia was forced to make do with her damaged clothes, and her parents rarely paid attention to her problems unless it was time for chores.

Junior, who quickly picked up on their favoritism, began to bully Lydia. Whenever they fought, her parents sided with him, even punishing Lydia to appease him. Lydia found solace only during her summer stays with her grandfather, who loved her dearly.

Unlike Junior, who attended a well-funded music camp, Lydia was sent to her grandfather’s house, which was a more affordable option. When her parents failed to pick her up one summer, her grandfather cheered her up by buying her new clothes, making her decide to stay with him permanently.

When Lydia informed her parents of her decision, they seemed unusually pleased. They agreed to send her belongings and showed no signs of disagreement. Their indifference was heartbreaking, but Lydia knew it was for the best.

Years passed, and after college, Lydia returned to her hometown but found herself without a place to stay or a job. Her parents had turned her old room into a music room for Junior and refused her request to move back in. They told her they were making sacrifices for Junior’s future, further underscoring their favoritism.

Tragedy struck when her grandfather died, and her parents did not attend the funeral. Lydia mourned him alone but soon learned he had left her a significant inheritance. When her parents heard about this, they contacted her, not to reconnect, but to ask for money for Junior’s new apartment.

Lydia was outraged but refused their request. She cut ties with her family, deciding to move on with her life. Years later, her parents called, desperate for help because Junior had stolen a large sum of money and disappeared. They were now penniless and needed her support.

Despite her lingering anger, Lydia chose to forgive them and sent some money. However, she made it clear that while she forgave them, their actions would never be forgotten.