Judah, the narrator, recounts her difficult childhood in Seoul, South Korea, where her mother emotionally and physically neglected her. At four years old, Judah realized her mother didn't love her. Judah's cousin, Hattie (also known as Huddy), became her closest friend and confidant.
When Huddy's family became wealthy, they invited Judah to live with them in the United States. Judah accepted and left her mother's home. Initially, Judah struggled with the language barrier and cultural differences, but with Huddy's help, she started to adjust.
However, their close relationship began to fray when Judah attracted the attention of a popular boy, Derek, who Huddy had a crush on. Huddy became jealous and lied, telling Derek that Judah didn't want to go out with him, and then went on a date with him instead.
The truth eventually came out, and Judah confronted Huddy. Their argument led to a revelation: Huddy and Judah were non-identical twins, and their parents had given Judah away to her rich aunt due to financial difficulties.
Judah felt betrayed and left her aunt's home, starting a new life on her own. Years later, Judah got married and went on a honeymoon, but got lost in a national park during a storm. Huddy, now a social media influencer, organized a search party and found Judah.
Their reunion led to a heartfelt apology and reconciliation. Judah's family, including her biological parents, also reunited, and they finally addressed the past and expressed their love for each other.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The narrator, Judah, lives in Seoul, South Korea.
2. Judah learned something was wrong with her mom when she was four years old.
3. Judah's mom didn't want to hug or kiss her, and used maids, butlers, and money to keep her away.
4. Judah's cousin, Hattie, told her she was perfect and her mom was a witch.
5. Judah was jealous of Hattie's parents, who were poor but loving.
6. Hattie's family became rich, and Hattie offered to buy Judah a plane ticket to visit her.
7. Judah's mom tried to set her up with a boy who owned diamond mines.
8. Judah refused and called her mom a witch, leading to a confrontation.
9. Judah ran away from home and asked to live with Hattie and her family.
10. Hattie's aunt and uncle welcomed Judah with open arms.
11. Judah struggled to adjust to a new country and school, but Hattie helped her.
12. Judah joined the cheerleading squad and was asked to join by a boy who thought she was beautiful.
13. Derek, a cute boy in school, asked Judah out, but Hattie lied and said Judah didn't want to go out with him.
14. Hattie went on a date with Derek instead, leading to a fight between Judah and Hattie.
15. Judah and Hattie got into a huge fight, and Judah found out that Hattie and she were non-identical twins, and that their aunt and uncle were their parents.
16. Judah was upset and felt abandoned, leading to a rift in their relationship.
17. Judah moved out and started a new life, but missed Hattie during special moments.
18. Hattie became a huge influencer, but Judah felt too guilty to reach out to her.
19. Judah got married and went on a honeymoon, but got lost in a national park during a storm.
20. Hattie found Judah with the help of her followers and apologized for past mistakes.
21. Judah and Hattie reconciled, and Judah forgave her for past hurt.
22. Judah's mom apologized for giving her away as a baby and not being able to afford medical care.
23. Judah's family was finally whole, and they hugged and cried together.