Seduced by My Childhood Sweetheart’s Brother

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.

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

I was about to fall

quite soundproof, so I could only vaguely hear Aunt Mel’s sobs, Uncle Austin’s growls,

arguing about. All I knew was that they argued late into

and Dad could probably also hear them arguing

None of us had a say in it

the washroom. That was

Mom sobbing and Dad consoling

treating that little traitor so well in the past!

my

clear now. To be honest, I can tell that

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

could Melinda and Austin not educate their own son well? I’m genuinely upset at them because of this. I will

and Austin couldn’t have possibly done anything.

never even