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Synopsis:

I am a beta in an ABO story.

The alpha I took care of for three years has awakened from his vegetative state.

Everyone tells him that it was my omega brother who took care of him all these years.

My father says:

“You’re just a beta; he is the most promising major general in the empire. You two have no future together, so it’s better to let your brother replace you and marry him.”

I endure humiliation and leave.

Later, however, the major general says to me: “If it’s you, I would actually be quite happy.”

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1

Wei Hang has awakened.

Just the day after I took leave.

It seems like fate; I’ve cared for him for three years, and the first time I take leave, he wakes up.

When I return to the Wei family mansion, the butler looks at me with a sympathetic expression.

“Mr. Lin, the master has instructed that the young master no longer needs your care for the time being. Would you like to rest in the guest room?”

I am confused:

“I’ve been taking care of him all these years. Did you hire a new caregiver?”

The butler hesitates.

A familiar voice comes from the staircase:

“Xing Ze, I’ve already terminated your contract. You don’t need to come here anymore.”

I look in shock at the middle-aged man standing on the second floor—my biological father, Lin Dong.

Lin Dong pulls me to the side and speaks earnestly:

“I was too forceful to make you the personal assistant of Wei Hang against your will.

“Now that Wei Hang has regained consciousness, you won’t need to be here anymore; Yue Yuan will replace you to take care of him.

“Your belongings have all been packed and will be sent to you later.”

I clench my fists.

Lin Yue Yuan is my fraternal twin brother.

I am a plain and unremarkable beta.

He is the omega who is showered with affection.

My dad had an extramarital affair with Lin Dong. After they had us, Lin Dong took Lin Yue Yuan away, leaving my dad and me behind, neglecting us for many years.

It wasn’t until I was 15 and my dad was gravely ill that Lin Dong had no choice but to bring me back to the Lin family.

As for Wei Hang, he is the eldest son of the Wei family, the most prominent family in the empire, born with a silver spoon in his mouth.

We were originally two parallel lines with no intersection.

Three years ago, Wei Hang was on a peacekeeping mission in space and engaged in a battle with the insect race.

After the insect race was repelled, Wei Hang was awarded first-class merit and promoted to the youngest major general in the empire.

But at the same time, he was injured by the insect race’s neurotoxin and was declared brain dead.

Several prominent families had wanted to marry into the Wei family, but upon hearing that Wei Hang had become a vegetative state, they all withdrew.

Among those families, the Lin family was the most down-and-out and had the least chance of success.

Lin Dong saw the opportunity and volunteered to send Lin Yue Yuan to marry Wei Hang.

But Lin Yue Yuan vehemently refused to marry a vegetative person.

In order to give the Wei family an explanation, the cunning Lin Dong pushed me out to take the blame.

He signed an agreement with the Wei family that as long as Wei Hang didn’t wake up, I would stay by his side for life.

This was no different from marrying him.

My dad had incurred massive debts while gravely ill, and Lin Dong threatened me, saying that if I didn’t go to the Wei family, he wouldn’t help pay off the debts.

Those debts were something I could never repay with a lifetime of hard work.

I complied and went to the Wei family, becoming Wei Hang’s personal assistant.

With the Wei family as support, the Lin family quickly regained its lost ground and made a comeback.

The Wei family treated me well, paying me a salary ten times higher than the market rate every month.

Sacrificing me allowed both families to get what they needed.

I resigned myself to it, viewing Wei Hang as my companion for the rest of my life.

I never expected that he would wake up.

Yet Lin Dong, without hesitation, lets Lin Yue Yuan replace me.

I feel indignant and sarcastically say:

“Mr. Lin, does your precious son know how to take care of people? Aren’t you afraid he will show his true colors?”

I have never regarded Lin Dong as my father and always call him “Mr. Lin.”

Lin Dong, impatient, replies:

“You don’t need to worry; as long as Wei Hang doesn’t notice, it’s fine.

“I must remind you to have a clear understanding of yourself.

“You’re just a beta; he is the most promising major general in the empire. You two have no future together, so it’s better for your brother to replace you and marry him.”

I never thought of marrying Wei Hang; I was just upset about my three years of hard work being taken away.

I don’t want to comply with his wishes, so I ask knowingly:

“What if I don’t have that understanding?”

Lin Dong’s tone darkens:

“Then I will have to resort to more forceful means!”

“Oh… does Mr. Lin want to silence me?” I provoke.

Lin Dong snorts coldly:

“Not to that extent…”

As we speak, a series of electronic music tones signal the elevator arriving.

The position Lin Dong and I occupy is right beside the elevator.

The elevator doors open.

Lin Yue Yuan and a servant push a wheelchair out, and sitting in the wheelchair is none other than Wei Hang.

Wei Hang’s father follows behind.

The two parties encounter each other unexpectedly, and everyone shows a look of surprise.

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2

Upon seeing me, Lin Yue Yuan’s face turns pale, and he looks to Lin Dong for help.

Wei Hang’s father, Ge Yun, has better composure and greets us casually:

“Mr. Lin, what are you doing here?”

Lin Dong quickly replies respectfully:

“We’re discussing something. Sorry to have interrupted you, General Wei.

Lin Dong pulls my arm and retreats to the side while quickly throwing me a warning glance.

I have no mind to care about him; all my attention is captured by Wei Hang.

I’ve grown accustomed to seeing him with his eyes closed in a deep sleep, and now, seeing the awake Wei Hang, I feel somewhat unaccustomed.

Although his complexion isn’t great, his eyes are bright, and his back is straight; I believe he will soon regain his former grace.

I thought I didn’t care, but seeing Lin Yue Yuan standing behind Wei Hang as a protector is particularly glaring.

I trimmed Wei Hang’s hair and nails, and I was the one who cleaned his body, nose, and mouth…

I took care of him for three whole years!

What right does Lin Yue Yuan have to reap the rewards?

Anger and resentment swell in my chest.

I grit my teeth, forcing myself not to speak the truth.

Wei Hang feels my direct gaze and asks:

“Who is this?”

As soon as he finishes speaking, Lin Yue Yuan immediately glares at me with great tension.

Lin Dong interjects:

“This is my adopted son. He came to find me about something. We won’t disturb you, General Wei. Please take care.”

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