Later, I discovered that he left me at the hotel to die that night because Yasmin’s father, Roger Bailey,

fell ill

He had suffered a sudden cerebral hemorrhage while drinking. His hospitalization, recovery, and subsequent recovery cost a lot of money.

Michael insisted on the best for everything. He demanded a private room, the finest nurse, an elite medical team, and top–notch rehabilitation

He could spend tens or hundreds of thousands, or even millions for Yasmin without batting an eyelash.

Yet, he treated me with extreme cruelty.

While Yasmin enjoyed his unreserved generosity, I carried a heavy burden.

It seemed that no amount of money and kindness I had shown throughout my life would be able to repay him.

For a long time, I struggled to differentiate gratitude, guilt, and feelings. I couldn’t distinguish them clearly.

Sometimes, I wondered if I really loved Michael, What did I love about him?

Did I fall in love with him when he rescued me?

Did I become infatuated when he risked his life and rushed into the car to carry my parents‘ bodies?

Or was it the moment when he gazed at me with concern and fear of losing me when the car exploded?

As it turns out, I was deceiving myself.

believed Michael genuinely cared about

believed he loved me as well.

just a

once felt for him

aren’t you ashamed to keep lingering around the Fords? You were already an adult when you entered the Ford family. Have some

fell down the stairs at the Ford residence was the day

He had been undergoing treatment there throughout the year. This time, Aunty Lois intended to stay with him for

scared whenever Aunty Lois wasn’t around. In her absence, there was no one to protect

would treat me even more cruelly without her

or finding refuge in the dormitory. It didn’t matter if I had to rent a house and live in the basement.

caught me in the act every time. He always brought me back and questioned how long I intended to keep up this act.

its effectiveness once overused.” Yasmin stood by the staircase and looked at

saying that you bring bad luck. You have caused the death of your

fell ill since you joined the

of my emotions

day of my parents‘

like

you being

Michael still remembered my parents‘ death anniversary. However, he soon forgot about

if I were you,” Yasmin’s cousin

mocking me.

regarded me as

not back

let me offer you some warmth

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