“The younger twin said that there were too many people at home. If they found out about her existence and spread the word, it would bring shame to her father. Thus, she dismissed all of them, only leaving the old woman who had brought food to her, Mrs. Dane. Mrs. Dane would clean the house, while the younger twin would personally cook for her father. He was delighted at this—his eldest daughter was his pride and joy, and his youngest daughter was considerate and caring.”“One morning, after breakfast, the patriarch suddenly felt unwell. A sharp pain shot through him, and his experience told him that he had been poisoned, perhaps by mercury. He suddenly fainted. When he regained consciousness, he was bedridden and unable to move. Eventually, he lost the ability to speak.”“‘Father, you mistreated me for twenty years, and I’m only returning the favor. You and my sister enjoyed all of life’s greatest pleasures, while I had to endure the loneliness in the attic. Now, it’s your turn,’ the
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