The Cinderella Story

The nights grow longer and there's a chill in the air. Winter is approaching.

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It is another quiet evening at the Tremaine residence.

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Lord Tremaine had fallen ill and his symptoms worsen with the passing of time.

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He figures he can endure them a little longer before taking himself to the hospital.

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Anastasia and Drizella slept soundly that night...

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...as Cindy worked diligently on her homework. Homework has become a late night task due to her days being so filled with chores.

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Her father seized the opportunity for a quick chat. It felt like the pair have not had a personal moment like such in a long time.

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Lately her stepsisters have been giving Cindy grief over trivial matters, leaving her extremely puzzled.

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Their mother was fully aware of their attitude towards Cinderella, but does nothing to stop them.

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When Cindy finally brought up her concerns her Stepmother lashed out at her.

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"Who are you to criticize my daughters? Do you think you are above them, little-miss-perfect?"

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"N-no, I-"

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Cindy didn't go to her father for help as he has recently become bedridden and she didn't want to burden him more.

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What else could she do regarding her step family?

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For the time being Cindy drowns her anguish in art.

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The next morning...

"Look, dear Anastasia. Look who's sleeping in again. Your step sister is getting lazier and lazier. Pitiful, isn't she?"

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"Argh!" Cindy is not sure how much more of this she can take! Could things be any worse!?

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He knows... Lord Tremaine knows very well how his new wife has been treating his darling Cinderella.

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But his mind and body have become so weak from this unknown illness.

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He hardly has enough energy to go to work. Let alone st... sta...n......d...

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