Li Ruorui observes everything that happens in her dream from a third-person perspective, witnessing her child's difficult ten-plus years.

But her life didn't get any better after she returned home.

She saw that she disliked Lin Zhiluo because she was not presentable, and even agreed with Lin Qiu's absurd statement that Lin Zhiluo was their adopted daughter, so Lin Sijie could continue to be their biological daughter.

Li Ruorui saw that Lin Zhiluo's days were beginning to be even more painful than before.

In her dream, Lin Zhiluo's return to the Lin family was not much better than before; in fact, it was worse. Before, she was only physically exhausted, filling her schedule with school and work every day, but she was spiritually fulfilled.

This family seemed to offer her neither material comfort nor spiritual fulfillment. She returned to the Lin family with a longing for a home, wanting to build good relationships with everyone and experience what it felt like to have a family.

However, she didn't notice the disdain in her biological mother's eyes, the appraising look in her father's eyes, the wary and disgusted looks in her older and younger brothers' eyes, or the sympathetic gaze from Lin Jiayue.

Everyone in this family has their own thoughts and intentions.

Lin Sijie was the first to step forward: "Sister, you're finally back."

Tears welled in her eyes, but the corners of her mouth slowly curled up, her eyes filled with blatant defiance. So what if the real heiress came back? The hearts of her parents and brothers in this family were all focused on her.

"Sister, do you not like me? I..." Her tears suddenly fell. Before Lin Zhiluo could say anything, Lin Sijie looked like she had been bullied.

Li Ruorui's face immediately darkened. She stood beside Lin Sijie, but considering that her daughter had suffered hardships outside before returning home, she didn't say much.

However, Lin Hongxi, who had been brainwashed and manipulated by Lin Sijie, couldn't hold back any longer. He sneered, "How come you're bullying my sister now that you're the daughter of the Lin family?"

"Let me tell you, in the Lin family, I only recognize Lin Jiayue and Lin Sijie as my sisters. If I ever see you bullying my sister Sijie again, I'll make sure you get out of the Lin family."

"Hongxi, how dare you speak like that!" Lin Qiu reprimanded her indifferently, without saying anything else.

Li Ruorui pulled Lin Sijie into her arms and coaxed her gently, without giving Lin Zhiluo a single glance. Lin Zhiluo was somewhat lost in thought. She had imagined countless times being pampered by her mother like a precious jewel, but she never expected that this affection would be given to someone who had changed her identity.

Lin Sijie choked up: "Mom, I know my sister is unhappy. I took away her rightful identity. Even if it wasn't my own choice, I've been wrong for so many years. Maybe I should just leave so my sister won't be unhappy."

"No way!" Lin Hongxi immediately stepped forward. "This is your home. So what if she's our child? She's nothing like our child. I'd be ashamed to take her out. I don't want a sister like that."

"Lin...Lin Zhiluo, apologize to Sijie. It's all because of you that she's so upset. You want to cause trouble in the family on your very first day back? Be more well-behaved in the future." Lin Simo couldn't even remember her own sister's name, but her gaze towards Lin Sijie was gentle and warm.

Lin Zhiluo felt a sharp pain in her chest. If they had really noticed, they would have realized that she hadn't said a single word.

With her neck stiffened, she asked in a hoarse voice, "I apologize? Why should I apologize?"

"Alright, go back to your room. Don't do such disreputable things in the future. Sijie is just like you, she's a child in our family. Don't do anything that would make Sijie sad."

Lin Zhilu could only be led to the room in a daze. She glanced back and saw the entire Lin family surrounding Lin Sijie, their expressions so gentle and kind, but not directed at her.

On her first day back, she left a very bad impression on the Lin family, and life in the Lin family was not as wonderful as she had imagined.

Li Ruorui noticed that Lin Zhiluo's room was the same as the one Lin Zhiluo stayed in on the day she actually arrived.

She didn't want to have this dream anymore, but she couldn't wake up and was forced to watch it all unfold.

Lin Jiayue appeared at Lin Zhiluo's door. Seeing Lin Zhiluo's gloomy expression and silent tears, she sighed. Her movements naturally made Lin Zhiluo wary.

Seeing her expression, Lin Jiayue said coldly, "I mean you no harm. I'm just here to tell you that the Lin family is not a good place to stay. You won't get the family affection you want. While you're still not too badly hurt, either don't come back often, or leave the Lin family completely."

Li Ruorui was stunned when her own daughter said such a thing. This second daughter was capable and had never caused her any trouble since she was a child. Moreover, she didn't have a strong presence in front of Li Ruorui, and their relationship seemed very distant.

"As you saw today, Lin Sijie will not leave the Lin family. On the contrary, she will try to embarrass you and alienate you from your family. Don't have any expectations for this family. Leave as soon as possible."

After saying that, she placed a card in front of Lin Zhiluo: "Welcome back, little sister. I don't know what you like. This is a gift for you. There are fifty million inside. Keep it safe. It's for your birthday."

Lin Zhiluo was stunned when she heard about the 50 million. She had never seen so much money before. She was about to refuse when Lin Jiayue stopped her: "Although this is the first time I have met you, I still like you very much. What I just said is not false. Take this money. Even if you are no longer in the Lin family, it will be your financial support. This is my heartfelt wish."

Lin Zhiluo accepted the card, but she was still unwilling to give up; she longed to be loved by her family.

But no one in the Lin family liked her.

The Lin family members were all busy with their own things. Lin Sijie often tried to get close to Lin Zhiluo, but every time it ended, Lin Sijie would end up crying, and the family would side with Lin Sijie and scold Lin Zhiluo harshly.

Li Ruorui was speechless: Why didn't anyone think to check the home security camera footage? Why didn't they investigate thoroughly before reprimanding them?

She noticed that Lin Zhiluo's gaze was becoming increasingly sorrowful, and her attachment to this family was waning. Even the way she looked at Lin Zhiluo was no longer as affectionate and admiring as when they first met.

Because of Lin Sijie's series of actions, Lin Zhiluo's reputation in the Lin family has become increasingly worse, and it seems that anyone can come and bully Lin Zhiluo.

The servants in the Lin family also knew how to serve food according to its quality; they would either not prepare any food for Lin Zhiluo, or the food they prepared would be spoiled.

Li Ruorui was trembling with anger. How dare these servants? Did they have a death wish?

"I advise you to get lost as soon as possible." Lin Sijie's voice suddenly came out as she stood at the top of the stairs, provoking Lin Zhiluo.

“You’ve seen it yourself, you have no place in this family, everyone despises you, so why do you still want to stay here like a dog?”