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.

the balcony carried a faint

noticed and turned to me,

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

you!" Jason's confession was hoarse and deep, tinged

break free, but he held me tight, not letting

terrified of you

said softly,

heard Jason's bitter

I'm drunk. Otherwise, I'd never have the guts to

mixed with intense sadness, pricking at

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

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

to me since we were kids, and it's the same now. I'm really

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 were you planning to go? What kind of future will you have? Emily, I'm really worried about

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

reflected in his

was deeply moved. But

has to grow up. 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 a kid; I'm an adult who can take care of myself. So don't worry about me. I just ask

filled with helplessness. Finally, he said with a

he seemed much more

here.

jacket and lay down on

I'll crash on the sofa. Get some

the room had air conditioning. He wouldn't be cold on the sofa,

down, sleep was nowhere to be found,

was my first night away

The road ahead was long, and for my baby's sake, I had

even the night market downstairs had quieted down. I

got out of

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

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

I quickly entered the waiting hall. The earliest train was at 5:30, heading

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