Book Chapter8.

Thinking about what Sarah and the vendor said, I realized I'm not the same

person I used to be. I can't be so submissive for a man.

I packed up my things and moved out.

I went to stay with my grandmother.

After my parents passed away, she was my only family. She had been a painter in

her youth, and when I arrived, she was still working on her art.

"Becca, you're here!"

She smiled warmly, her eyes crinkling with joy.

I couldn't help but cry as I hugged her tightly.

"What's wrong, dear? Who's been upsetting you?"

"I..."

Just thinking about how Ryan Mitchell treated me made it hard to speak.

Grandma saw through me and patted my shoulder. "You had a row with Ryan, didn't you? It's alright. Even teeth and tongue have their spats, so it's no wonder people do. It'll blow over, and he'll come around."

But this was different from an ordinary argument.

That night, I received a message from Ryan. It was a photo of Lana Brooks' wrist.

was a shallow cut,

to kill herself, and you're still upset with me? Becca Bennett, can't you stop being

He always blamed me.

was too strong-willed

Lana did was

really thought

change, but now, I realize

passionate, free-spirited, and live

should I be controlled by

him and blocked his number and

live quietly in this

for details. She just kept me company, cooking and painting

before long, Ryan

stood at my door with my winter coat and a lot of gifts, kneeling on the

come back home with

upstairs, reluctant to

"Let's get

and our child a home. I was

was both surprised

"Child, you're pregnant?"

"Yes..."

didn't know how to explain to Grandma that I

of her last wish made me

immediately let Ryan in and treated him with the best food

took out the

me.

at me

you marry me?

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