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.

on the balcony carried a faint smell of alcohol, making

noticed and turned to me, saying,

about to head back inside,

love you!" Jason's confession was hoarse

but he held me tight, not letting

you. I'm terrified of you getting hurt;

and said

bitter laugh in

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

lingered, mixed with

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

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

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

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

steps back, leaning against the

in his

that moment, I was deeply

have to face it myself. I'm not a kid; I'm an adult who

his eyes filled with helplessness. Finally, he said with a

cold wind, he seemed much

here.

jacket and lay

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

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

down, sleep was nowhere to be found,

away from

road ahead was long, and for my baby's

morning, even the night market downstairs had quieted down. I could

got out

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

arrived in Riverdale Falls, it was nothing but trouble. I just wanted to get out of

I quickly

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