Unveiled: The Survivor's Triumph

Chapter 188

Chapter 188 I Was Always a Nobody

I was floored!

Jason had already grabbed my hand and pulled me inside.

"I suppose you can't sleep either, right? Neither can I. How about we get a room and chat for a while" Jason asked.

For some reason, I just trusted Jason. He seemed like someone who could handle things and was worth trusting.

The room was pretty basic, small but had everything-a private bathroom, TV, double bed, a sofa by the window, and a little round table. The best part? It was super clean.

The walls had this khaki wallpaper with subtle patterns, and the lighting was warm and cozy.

Jason stepped out to the balcony for a smoke, and I followed him.

Below us, the night market was buzzing with noise.

Luckily, we were high up, so it all felt distant.

"Emily," Jason called out, but then he hesitated.

"You don't have to convince me," I said. "Getting here wasn't about one or two things; it's been building up for a while. I'm ready for this."

Jason leaned on the railing, staring into the distance.

"So, where are you planning to go? Starting over isn't easy, especially for a woman," he said.

I gave a bitter smile. "I had nothing to begin with."

"You don't have to leave, you know." He rubbed his temples, probably feeling the effects of the alcohol.

I shook my head. "I don't have a reason to stay."

Jason sighed and instinctively reached for a cigarette. I had noticed earlier that he had tossed the empty pack in the trash. He seemed to remember and gave up, shoving his hands in his pockets instead.

cold wind on the balcony carried a faint smell

turned to me, saying,

I nodded, about to head back inside, but he suddenly pulled me into

confession was

break free, but he held me tight, not letting

scared. I won't hurt you. I'm terrified of you getting

stopped struggling and said softly, "Jason, you're

Jason's bitter laugh in

never

alcohol lingered, mixed with intense sadness,

for so long but could never bring myself to. I'm just a coward; I just didn't want to mess up your life. But seeing you unhappy now really hurts me. Emily, give me a chance to take care of you. Whether you stay or go, let me be by your side,

broke free from Jason's embrace, feeling

kids, and it's the same now. I'm

"You don't need to say it. I get it. I always knew this would happen, so I never told you how I felt. As long as I didn't hear your answer, I could keep hoping and stay your friend. Emily, I feel your pain. I was really scared. If you hadn't called tonight, what were you going to do? Where

took a few steps back, leaning against the floor-to-ceiling window, looking up at the deep night

in

was deeply moved. But being moved

I can't always rely on others. Even if the road ahead is full of thorns, I have to face it myself. I'm not

with helplessness. Finally, he said with a bitter

he seemed much

here. Let's

off his jacket and lay down on the

the bed; I'll crash on the sofa. Get

were two quilts on the bed, neither very thick. Luckily, the room had air conditioning. He wouldn't be cold on the sofa, so I didn't bother with formalities and climbed into bed, lying down

I lay down, sleep was nowhere to be found, and Jason was just lying there with

my first night away from Ethan, and

long, and for my baby's sake, I had to

the night market downstairs had quieted

got out of

the small table. I took a stack of cash from it, grabbed my luggage, and left the motel. Then, I took a cab straight

nothing but trouble. I just wanted to get out of

wasn't exactly safe. After getting out of the cab, I quickly entered the waiting

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