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.

wind on the balcony carried a faint smell

noticed and turned

to head back inside, but he suddenly pulled me into

Jason's confession was hoarse and deep, tinged with

to break free, but he held me tight, not letting me

won't hurt you. I'm terrified of you getting hurt; how could I

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

heard Jason's bitter laugh in my

never have the guts to tell

with intense sadness,

love you. I've loved you for years. I've wanted to tell you 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,

slowly and firmly broke free from Jason's embrace, feeling touched and looking at him

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

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 were you planning to go? What

a few steps back, leaning against the floor-to-ceiling window, looking up

reflected in

was deeply moved. But

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

at me, his eyes filled with helplessness. Finally, he said with a bitter

a while in the cold wind, he seemed much more sober and patted my

cold out here.

his jacket

the bed; I'll crash on the sofa.

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

found, and Jason was just lying there

night away from Ethan,

was just the start. The road ahead was long, and for my

the night market downstairs had quieted down. I could hear Jason's

out of bed

took a stack of cash from it, grabbed my luggage, and left the motel. Then,

was nothing but trouble. I just wanted to get out of there

exactly safe. After getting out of the cab, I quickly entered the waiting hall. The earliest train was at 5:30, heading to

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