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My stepsister falsely accused me of triggering her allergy, so my three siblings confined me to a small, stuffy basement and secured the entrance.
I feebly knocked on the basement door, pleading with my brothers to release me.
James, my eldest sibling and a business magnate, harshly reprimanded me before departing:
"It's terrible enough that you constantly torment Lily, but intentionally giving her seafood knowing her allergy? Were you attempting to end her life? Remain there and contemplate your actions!"
William, my second brother and an up-and-coming musician, and Henry, my third brother and a brilliant artist, both scoffed:
"Someone as cruel as you is still making justifications and acting like the victim? You can just stay there and face the repercussions!"
With those words, they carried my quivering stepsister Lily in their arms and hurried her to the medical center.
As the air gradually depleted, each inhalation became more difficult until I eventually perished in that basement.
Three days later, when my brothers came back home from the hospital with Lily, they finally recalled my existence.
However, by that time, I had already died from lack of air in that confined basement.
I lost my life due to oxygen deprivation in that cellar.
When I regained awareness, I found my spirit floating beside my three brothers.
They had just returned to their grand house. James and William were carefully assisting Lily, speaking to her with affection:
"We're so relieved we got you to the hospital in time. Your recovery is progressing well."
Henry doted on her with evident worry:
"The physician mentioned your body is still fragile and requires proper sustenance."
He then eagerly presented Lily with a substantial portion of meat.
A household employee tentatively spoke up: "Young sirs, Miss Rachel hasn't made any noise in the basement for three days now..."

Suffocated by Sibling Suspicion, A Ghost's Revenge

James interrupted her abruptly: "Let's focus on the good news – Lily's returning from the hospital. Why bring up that troublemaker now?"


The maid attempted to speak further, but William and Henry's stern looks quickly silenced her.


"That wretched girl must have been aware of the seafood allergy and intentionally prepared an entire seafood meal," William said, seething with anger.


"And here I thought she was finally accepting Lily. It turns out it was all calculated!" Henry chimed in, his voice filled with rage.


Lily adopted a scared demeanor and softly said:


"Big sister is being disciplined because of me. She's been isolated in that basement for days. What if she's resentful when she's released?"


James' face grew stern. "Don't fret, Lily. We've been too soft on her before. She's never faced real punishment. This lesson will ensure she never mistreats you again."


As he spoke, he instinctively checked his phone, refreshing their conversation history. However, their last exchange remained from three days prior. During that time, I hadn't sent a single message or attempted any calls. James' eyes flashed with fury.


"That ungrateful child! Days have passed, and she hasn't even inquired about Lily's condition!"


Just then, Lily deliberately grabbed James' hand and said with a quivering voice:


"I only wanted to spend time with big sister. I never intended to take anything from her."


James quickly set his phone aside and gently patted Lily's head. "Lily, you're so thoughtful. Unlike her – she's nothing but an ungrateful wretch."


William's eyes filled with cold contempt as he thought of me. "Indeed. She dares to harm family just for attention? Truly despicable!"


Henry nodded vigorously in agreement and scoffed, "Unless she's learned her lesson and is ready to beg Lily for forgiveness, I'll personally remove her from this house!"


I stood nearby, listening to my brothers' words, and could only laugh bitterly at the absurdity. But my spirit's presence went completely unnoticed by the living.


Chapter 2