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.

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

I was about to fall asleep,

building were quite soundproof, so I could only vaguely hear Aunt Mel’s sobs, Uncle Austin’s growls, and Felix’s furious

knew was that they argued late into the night until I

also hear

this was their family matter. None of

middle of the night to use the washroom. That

Mom sobbing

many people? I really regret treating that little traitor so well in the past! How dare he claim he could never love Lulu! He even called her shameless in

only the best! How could he say those things? Oh, my poor baby! Watching her get humiliated broke my heart! Why does she have to be humiliated by him? What’s

you. I think it’s good that Felix’s making things clear now. To be honest, I can

Lulu can finally move on now. When she goes to university, she will meet many different people. By then, even if Felix’s

educate their own son well? I’m genuinely upset at them because of this. I will never forgive them!” Mom

have possibly done anything. We both know how well Mel treats Lulu, too. We

had no right to humiliate my daughter! She’s my baby! I’ve never even scolded her! This is all my fault! I should never have agreed to Melinda’s shitty pact

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