Chapter 69: A Surprise You’ll Enjoy

After that, Mom and I decided to eat breakfast together. I just ignored her deadly glares at me.

"It seems like I don't see dad as much anymore, mom," I told her.

"I don't know where he stays either," she replied coldly, her eyes fixated on me. "Just eat and leave."

I just shrugged and scooped more eggs. This is how she is-someone who can hate and love a person at the same time. She was upset that I talked back to her. I'm sure of that.

Well, it wasn't really talking back. I was just explaining that I know all of Ash's secrets and that I won't die just because they want me to.

That's something she never had. Their past was full of deception and lies, unlike ours. Ash is surprisingly honest, and because of that, I trust him.

I just hope everything he says is true.

"In case you wanted to know, mom, I'm going to school to sort out some requirements," I said to her, even though she didn't ask.

I plan to apply to big conglomerates once I graduate and study for the board exams. I have a bright future ahead. It's exciting because I'm close to achieving what I've worked so hard for over the years. Soon, I'll be able to walk across the stage and receive my diploma, wearing my graduation gown.

With my mom.

And Dad? I'm not planning to bring him to the most important day of my life. He only ever dragged me down. Why would I lift him up?

Of all the things my mom told me last night, there's just one thing I can't fully believe-that Randall was kind. I couldn't imagine him being gentle and protective, even though he was that way when I was younger. But now, he's too aggressive, cold-like a walking source of pain.

"You don't even have to come back," she said harshly before taking her plate. "That's what you're good at anyway."

annoyed, I just

love-hate relationship

office, and I never thought that

I have to be with both of you? Are you two following me?" Evangeline asked, blowing a strand of hair out of her

requirements, which he'll submit at the counter when it's his turn. "I would

asked that when she's the last one in line behind the three of us.

prettier than me?" Evangeline asked, raising

so sharp that I thought they might start a fight right there in the registrar's

say anything. I'm just sitting here, minding my own business." Haze nudged

I'm minding my own business." I was on their front,

so even though they're rich, they still have to line up at the registrar's office to sort out their requirements. It makes me feel that all students are equal,

"You're really cute, Sapphire."

my hair, but I gave him a

he said while shaking his head, then looked again at the blue folder he

our conversation after that, and a few minutes later, the line finally started moving. We were getting closer, which was a good thing because I was starting to

must be blind," Haze said, pointing at me

likable," Evangeline responded without hesitation, making me burst out

harsh," I

didn't get its food, I laughed even harder. "Look at Haze, he

their shocked expressions. And that's when I realized that even the other students were looking the

on my face?" I asked

You're usually quiet and intimidating, so everyone was shocked." Evangeline crossed her arms and rolled her eyes. "Everyone here

Evangeline to hit him with the folder she was holding. "Ow,

only rolled her eyes, ignoring

that I even broke his bone once, but

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