All Chapters of Rejected Twin: My New Life Far Away: Chapter 1 - Chapter 10

10 Chapters

Chapter 1

Kyle's POVNoticing that I hadn't responded, my childhood friend, Claire Lindwood, urged, "Kev and I have applied to Whetford University, so hurry up and apply to a college in Valefront."I stared at my SAT score of 1590 on the screen, but I couldn't feel even a lick of joy.I did exceptionally well on the SAT, scoring even higher than on any mock exams I had taken in the past.I could also apply to the two famous universities they mentioned just now.But after the SAT, no one asked how I did on the exam.When the results were released, no one cared about my score, either.After all, my younger twin brother, Kevin Winslow, had walked out of the exam hall with an extremely worried look on his face. "I think I didn't do too well this time. What should I do?"Our parents had assured him that it wasn't important, and they could fork out some money to send him overseas for his studies.Our older sister, Natasha Winslow, had waved her hand dismissively. "There's nothing to worry abo

Chapter 2

Kyle's POVAfter we submitted our applications, our parents transferred some money to Kevin and me.When Kevin checked his balance, he affectionately hugged Mom's arm. "Thanks, Mom! I knew you loved me best."Then, he asked me out of habit, "How much did Dad give you?"After confirming the amount, I answered calmly, "200 dollars."Kevin was instantly overjoyed, but he had to put on a caring front. "Mom and Dad probably didn't want you to spend money recklessly, so they transferred 5,000 dollars to me instead. If you want to buy anything in the future, just tell me, alright?"Mom fondly tapped Kevin's nose. "It's to congratulate you on getting an SAT score of 1500. You can spend it all on yourself."She turned to look at me. "As for you, I don't really care about scores below 1200. You're already inferior to your brother, so you can't slack off even in college, got it?"When Kevin heard her, he immediately patted her on her arm. "Mom, Kyle is already doing great. He got into a c

Chapter 3

Kyle's POVAfter the disappointing dinner, Claire showed up at our door with two drinks in hand.They were both mango smoothies. One was for Kevin, and the other was for me.After taking a sip of the smoothie, Kevin gave Claire a thumbs-up. "You know me so well. Smoothies are perfect for summer!"I held my smoothie, feeling the coldness traveling from my hand straight into my chest.Before meeting Kevin, Claire told me she had a sister as well. Her sister was so outstanding that she had stolen all the family's attention.I once naively thought Claire and I were comrades.But after getting to know Kevin, Claire told me, "Your brother is indeed more likable than you are."But even then, I liked Claire. She was the only person who remembered me even when she was thinking about Kevin.When she bought things for us, she would always get two of the same gift.But before I knew it, she was beginning to get gifts tailored only to Kevin's preferences."Kyle, what are you zoning out f

Chapter 4

Kyle's POVMom immediately retorted in embarrassment and anger, "What do you mean, your money? I paid for your food and clothes, so what's the big deal if I took some of your money? What an ingrate!"That was different.If our family were actually in financial trouble, I would've willingly contributed my money for emergencies.But Mom had bought Kevin something he didn't really need.I raised my voice. "You took it without asking me, so that's stealing! That's against the law!"Natasha leaped up from her chair, pointing a finger in my face as she shouted, "Kyle, watch your mouth! What do you mean, stealing? She's our mother, for goodness' sake!"Claire frowned as well. She said in her scolding tone, as she had always done to me, "Kyle, that's too extreme. You're family, so how can you call that stealing? Mrs. Winslow must have taken your money because she thinks it's not safe for a boy like you to have so much cash on hand."Moreover, Kev got into Whetford University, so it onl

Chapter 5

Third-Person POVMeanwhile, in the ballroom on the top floor of Cloudview Hotel, everything gleamed in golden light as glasses clinked amid the chatter.Almost all the Winslows' relatives and acquaintances had attended the graduation party.The Winslow mom, Margaret Brooks, wore a dark red dress as she wove through the crowd, glowing with pride.Her husband, Jeffery Winslow, held a wineglass as he chatted with his business partners.He bragged to anyone who would listen about how successful his younger son had become."Winslow, your kid has been a shining example for his peers since he was young, and now, he's even made it into Whetford University. He has a bright future ahead of him!" A middle-aged man with a beer belly raised his glass as he complimented Kevin.Jeffery gleefully threw his head back and downed all the wine in his glass. "Oh, please, he deserves the credit for being so hardworking. As parents, we didn't even have to worry about him. We just did our best to provi

Chapter 6

Third-Person POVMargaret snatched the paper.When she saw the glaring high score and the familiar ID numbers, she felt like she was about to faint. Her body swayed, threatening to fall.It was real.The son with "a score below 1200" she had carelessly insulted, whom she had said was "inferior to Kevin in every way", was actually the top scorer in their city!Meanwhile, the younger son she was so proud of had achieved SAT scores that looked almost ordinary compared to 1590.Even worse, she just told hundreds of relatives and friends that she wished she were only pregnant with her younger son back then.The whispers around her instantly turned into grating mockery.Someone said, "How biased can she be? She didn't even care that her other son is a top scorer!"Another responded, "She must've played favorites by tearing down her older son while putting her younger son on a pedestal. She must be regretting it now!"Another guest said, "Taking the top scorer's money just to buy a

Chapter 7

Kyle's POVThe train swayed as it chugged toward the south. Rolling hills and lush greenery gradually replaced the northern plains outside the window.I leaned against the hard seat as I watched the scenery outside fly by. I felt a sense of relief I had never experienced before.It was as if I had pulled out a thorn that had been embedded in my heart for 18 years.It might have bled a little, but the inflammation had finally stopped.August in Mallowpoint was filled with the damp, briny scent of the sea breeze.As I exited the train with my luggage in tow, the student assigned to welcome the freshmen was already waiting.The student approached me and asked in a friendly tone, "Hi, are you a freshman? What's your major?" I answered, "Chemistry."The student whistled. "Whoa, we have a genius here! Come on, the campus shuttle is right this way!"Since I had arrived two weeks early, I managed to get approval for an early move-in.I was assigned to a four-person suite, and I cla

Chapter 8

Kyle's POVThe first person to find me was Dad. He had gotten hold of my class schedule through the department advisor.As soon as the professor dismissed us, I walked out of the classroom to see Dad standing in the corridor.It had only been two months since we last met, but he seemed to have aged a decade. Most of his hair had turned gray, and he wasn't standing tall like he used to.The moment he caught sight of me, his eyes reddened as he strode forward to grab my hand. "Kyle! I finally found you!"I took a step backward, avoiding physical contact with him. "What are you doing here?"Dad's hand froze in mid-air. Then, he put on an appeasing smile. "Kyle, come home with me. Your mom is at home crying her eyes out every day, and Kev is also out of it. Our home is a mess now."I looked at him coldly. "What does that have to do with me?""How can you say something like that?" Panicking, Dad raised his voice. "It's your home, too! You… You left in a hurry and didn't bring all yo

Chapter 9

Kyle's POVI pretended I hadn't heard Natasha. Crouching down, I picked up the oranges and put them back in the plastic bag.Then, I looked up at her. "Consideration for what? I've been a good kid for 18 years, and the only thing I've done now is choose a college I like. What's wrong with that?"Natasha couldn't come up with an argument for that. Pointing at my face, she said in anger and embarrassment, "You're selfish and cruel! I knew it. You haven't been likable since you were young, and you've only gotten worse! "Kev can't even get himself to prepare for the new semester at Whetford University, and it's all because of you! How can you be okay with that?""That's his problem." With the fruits in hand, I headed upstairs even without a glance back. "Also, if you snatch my stuff again, I'm going to call the cops."Natasha shouted behind me, but in the end, she didn't come after me.…The third person to come over was Claire.It was a rainy weekend. I had just left the library

Chapter 10

Kyle's POVIn the blink of an eye, four years had passed.On the official posting for Mallowpoint College's direct-admission graduate fellowships, my name was displayed at the top of the Chemistry Department's list.Over the course of my graduate studies, I obtained every single academic award the university had to offer.I even published three papers as first author in SCI journals and worked with my advisor on federally funded major projects.I was no longer the ugly duckling who used to curl up in the storage room and eat leftovers just to beg for some love and attention from my parents.I had sprouted firm wings, traversed mountains and seas, and found a piece of the sky that belonged wholly to me.Now, my earnings from my part-time job were enough to pay for my tuition and living expenses.Sometimes, I could even afford an expensive seafood feast by the sea.I got the latest phone and bought many pairs of branded shoes.I was living the good life, a million times better

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