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 of alcohol, making

noticed and turned

head back inside, but

was hoarse and

break free, but he held me

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

stopped struggling and said

Jason's bitter laugh

I'm drunk. Otherwise, I'd never have

of alcohol lingered, mixed with intense sadness, pricking at

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

slowly and firmly broke free from Jason's

you've always been good to me since we were kids, and it's

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

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

in

that moment, I was deeply moved. But being moved wasn't

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

eyes filled with helplessness. Finally, he

wind, he seemed much more

cold out here. Let's go

jacket and

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

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

my first night away from Ethan,

the start. The road ahead was long, and for my baby's sake,

had quieted down. I

out of bed

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

but trouble. I just wanted to get out

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

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