The One Who Swore to Protect Me Crushed Me — Novel

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In a world where loyalty can quickly twist into betrayal, Bert faces a harrowing reality that shatters the foundation of his family. After a brutal kidnapping leaves him fighting for his life, he finds himself not only battling physical wounds but the emotional scars of betrayal from those he once trusted most—his own sisters. As he lies in a hospital bed, the promises of protection from his sister morph into a chilling facade, revealing a darker truth driven by ambition and sacrifice.

What happens when the ones who are supposed to stand by you become the architects of your downfall? With a single admission slot in a prestigious graduate program hanging in the balance, the stakes rise higher than ever. As Bert grapples with the pain of betrayal, he must confront the depths of his family’s ambitions and the lengths they will go to secure their futures. Can he reclaim his dignity in a world that seems determined to crush him, or will he succumb to the weight of their choices?

In this gripping tale of love, loss, and the search for redemption, Bert’s journey reveals the harsh realities of familial bonds and the quest for a future that may never come. How far will he go to protect what little remains of his shattered dreams?

The One Who Swore to Protect Me Crushed MeChapter 1

The day before the admission quota was announced, my sister was kidnapped by robbers.

To save her, I was dragged deep into the mountains by a gang of thugs.

By the time my sister arrived, my legs were bent at an unnatural 90-degree angle, and my lower body was drenched in blood.

She rushed me to the hospital in a frenzy, begging the doctors to save me.

With red-rimmed eyes, she swore she would make sure every single person who hurt me ended up behind bars.

But just as I lay in bed, I heard a hushed voice outside the door.

"Sister, wasn't it too much to put on such an act just to give the admission quota to Leo? How will Bert even get married after this?"

My sister let out a quiet sigh. "What choice did we have? There was only one admission slot this time. If you want to blame someone, blame Bert for always having the best grades and overshadowing Leo. Ever since he and his aunt came into our lives, he’s been desperate to prove he’s not a burden. He studies day and night, pushing himself to the limit, just for this chance. I won’t let anyone stand in his way."