My Sister's Favorite

Summary

My sister Eliza’s most treasured cat passed away. I went to great lengths to find a little ginger kitten that looked almost identical, hoping to give her a wonderful surprise.

But just as I was about to present this heartfelt gift, I stumbled upon my stepbrother, Leo, scissors in hand, snipping the kitten's ears until they were a bloody mess. He even used a lighter to scorch its tail.

I lunged forward, my heart pounding in panic, but he suddenly threw himself into the icy swimming pool.