The Daughter in the Shadows — Story & Characters

[Family Betrayal + Outcast and Forgotten + The Woman Who Turned the Tables + Revenge and Regret + The Tycoon's Obsession] When Yunice was fifteen, her long-lost mother came back to the family—along with a new daughter, Elsie. That's when the nightmare started. Her mother, whom Yunice had always longed for, gave all her love to Elsie. Her oldest brother, who once cherished her, gave Elsie her legal identity. Her second brother, who used to dote on her, left Yunice behind in a burning building to save Elsie. Even her childhood sweetheart stood in front of Elsie, glaring at Yunice with nothing but disgust. The family was united in one thing: to make Elsie happy. They decided Yunice must be mentally ill—and locked her away. Three years later, Yunice quietly disappeared from their lives, and that's when everything started to fall apart. Oscar, her oldest brother, asked, "Why are the hospital profits plummeting?" Because Yunice was gone—and with her expertise. Owen, her second brother, asked, "Why is my health getting so bad?" Because Yunice had stopped making the custom treatments only she could create. Their mother asked, "Why do my jewels look so cheap now?" Because Yunice had stopped sending her those extravagant gifts. Even her childhood sweetheart asked, "Why does everything in my life seem to go wrong now? Even drinking water messes me up!" Because Yunice's admirer was after him. Then, one rainy day, the entire family stood in the downpour, drenched and sobbing. "Yunny, we won't make you apologize anymore. Just come home…"