ᴍy ᴄʟᴇᴍᴀᴛɪꜱ [Scaramouche x reader]

7. Who is she?

Hey everybody! I apologize if there are long flashbacks, I would like to show you what happened before to explain Y/n's behavior in her relationship with Scaramouche, it's necessary! Sorry again, good chapter!

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As the litlle girl grew older, she became aware of the context of her birth and the disappointment her father had in not having a son. Despite the harsh treatment and limitations imposed on her due to her respiratory anomaly, she was determined to prove her worth and exceed her father's expectations.

From a young age, Y/n secretly engaged in serious studies and physical training. She was mature beyond her years and understood that she had to work twice as hard to show the world and her family that she could be just as capable and strong as any boy.

Her dedication didn't go unnoticed. Her parents, particularly her mother, began to see her efforts and started to regain hope for their daughter's future. She excelled in her studies and displayed talents in music, dance, and the arts, earning her some recognition and attention from her mother.

Despite her success in other areas, Y/n's physical limitations became more apparent. The intense training she put herself through took a toll on her health, and she found herself becoming weaker and more unwell. Her persistence had led her to a breaking point, forcing her to stay in bed for several months, unable to continue her rigorous training.

As the years passed, the dynamic within the family became increasingly complicated. Jiao finally had the son he had longed for, though he was born to one of his mistresses. Despite the circumstances of his birth, Huo was accepted into the family, and Wen had no choice but to acknowledge him as her own son. This added to the growing rivalry between mothers and their children, with Wen feeling the weight of her disappointment in Y/n's perceived lack of progress.

The arrival of Huo brought a shift in focus within the family. Wen, desperate to find some value in her daughter, forced her to work even harder to prove herself and outshine her half-brother. Y/n, eager to make her mother proud, gave her best effort, but progress was slow, and she struggled to show improvement in the areas that were expected of her.

As the pressure mounted and Wen's patience wore thin, she eventually decided to completely ignore Y/n, giving all her attention and encouragement to Huo instead. Y/n, now a teenager, felt the emotional toll of her mother's disregard, feeling like she was invisible and unimportant in her own family.

Over the years, the difference in treatment between Y/n and Huo became increasingly evident. While Huo was praised and encouraged for his lively and proud demeanor, Y/n's quiet and introverted nature seemed to go unnoticed or dismissed as a disappointment.

As the years went by, the family continued to adhere to traditional gender roles. The daughters were educated to become suitable wives, while the son was trained to become a skilled fighter, carrying on the family's legacy. Despite the expectations placed upon her, Y/n hadn't given up on her dreams of proving her worth, but she had to be discreet. Y/n began to gather money on her own, secretly saving and planning to use it for a more effective treatment to improve her health.

Meanwhile, she observed her brother's fighting lessons closely, studying his techniques and learning from a distance. Y/n was determined to use this knowledge to her advantage and become a formidable fighter herself, surpassing her brother and anyone else's expectations.

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The morning after the intense events, you found yourself in a physically and emotionally fragile state. A pounding migraine and sore limbs were a testament to the experiences of the previous day—the reception, the encounter with the 8th Harbinger, and most significantly, him.