I looked at them and asked, "Jessica said the whole family decided to kick me out, is that true? If I don't leave, I have to pay rent and utilities every month?"

Jason sighed and said, "It's not like that. Jessica's sister is just staying for a few days. So, we suggested you rent a place for a while. It's not like we're kicking you out."

"Why should I have to rent a place?

"Even if her sister wants to stay, isn't there another room? Can't it be tidied up?

"Does it have to be my room?

"And you all decided this together? Am I not part of this family?

"Today, I need a clear answer from you.

"And who threw my stuff out? Whoever did, put it back immediately.

"The vintage lamp that got smashed costs 18 thousand dollars. Whoever broke it, give the money to me now."

After I finished speaking, Jessica exploded upon hearing this.

"Lydia, you usually eat and drink for free and take our money to travel, but you spent 18 thousand dollars on a broken lamp?"

I looked at her and laughed lightly.

"Eat and drink for free? Taking your money to travel?

"Is it your money?"

Jessica said, "Jason and Mary's money is our money!"

"Did you see me asking them for money?

"Ask them if I've ever taken money from them to travel. Since I started university, have I ever taken a penny from this family?"

Jessica seemed a bit confused. I looked at Jason and Mary, questioning them sharply.

"Come on, tell her. Have I ever taken money from you?"

Mary kept her head down, saying nothing.

Jason frowned, looking very displeased. "Lydia, when did you become so aggressive?"

I laughed angrily.

"Don't change the subject. Just tell her, have I taken money from you?"

Tony's face was also sour. He scolded me, "Lydia, is this how you talk to your parents?"

I didn't argue with him.

I grabbed Mary's arm.

She looked up at me. I stared into her eyes and asked, "Since I started university, have I taken a penny from you and father?"

She shook her head wildly, tears streaming down her face.

"No."

"You haven't."

I turned to Jessica, raising an eyebrow. "Did you hear that? No, not a penny."

Jessica seemed stunned, maybe because I sounded so confident, or maybe because she heard Mary admit it.

She was still reluctant to believe it and wanted to say more, but Tony stopped her.

"Enough."

She glared at Tony and shut her mouth.

I knew, at this point, there was no point in arguing anymore.

I was destined to leave this family.