I forced a smile on my face as I whined, “Mom, it’s alright. I won’t think too much about it! I also won’t do anything silly in the future, so don’t cry!”

Mom studied my face worriedly, trying to gauge whether or not I was faking my smile.

I couldn’t look her in the eyes, so I could only excuse myself to get a glass of water.

Mom knew me better than anyone else, and I was sure she could see right through me.

As expected, Mom let out a deep sigh before she said, “Lulu, study well. In the future, you can find someone better … Well, you’re such a good girl, I know you’ll find the best man in the world. It’s Felix’s loss for not liking you. He will regret it.”

I nodded as I held the cup tightly in my hands. As I drank, I could feel my sadness surging from within.

I had liked him for 18 years, so letting go was easier said than done.

early that night. But despite my drowsiness, I could not seem to

I was about to

soundproof, so I could only vaguely

couldn’t hear what exactly they had been arguing about. All I knew was that they argued late into

also hear them arguing

all, this was their family matter. None of us had a say

to use the washroom. That was when I saw that

of that, I could hear Mom sobbing and

that little traitor so well in

things? Oh, my poor baby! Watching her get humiliated

things clear now. To be honest, I can tell that

to university, she will meet many different people. By then, even if Felix’s on his knees crying

the way, how could Melinda and Austin not educate their own son well? I’m genuinely upset

“Don’t say that. It’s not their fault. We all know that Felix has always been stubborn, so Mel and Austin couldn’t have possibly done anything. We both know how well Mel treats Lulu, too. We can’t just let something like this affect our relationship

She’s my baby! I’ve never even scolded her! This is all

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