Hello, I am Cassandra Rivera, an 18-year-old Fine Arts student embarking on my first year at university. My childhood was marked by adversity. From a young age, I was subjected to unbearable treatment by my family – my parents, sister, and brother treated me like a slave, meting out physical punishment whenever I made a mistake. As early as six, I began working for the family, which only worsened the situation. My parents' anger often turned violent, and their harsh words revealed a deep-rooted disdain for me. At ten, my mother's frustration boiled over, revealing that she had once considered terminating my pregnancy. Since then, I saw them not as family but as employers, much like a maid. Thankfully, there was Mama Amara, a kind helper at home, who became my second mother. She provided solace amidst the chaos, tending to my wounds after my family's abuse. Despite her own sacrifices, she remained a beacon of love and support. At university, I encountered Jaxon Garcia, a wealthy individual. Initially, our relationship seemed promising, but it was based on a bet between my brother Kris. When the truth came to light, my heart shattered, and for the first time, I longed for the comfort of my father, unaware of the dark turn events would take. Tragically, my father resorted to using me as collateral for a debt to the most powerful man in the country, plunging me into an even darker chapter of my life.
