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.

carried a

and turned to

back inside, but he suddenly pulled me into his

I love you!" Jason's confession was hoarse and

to break free, but he held me

you. I'm terrified of you getting

said

Jason's bitter laugh

I'd never have

lingered, mixed with intense sadness, pricking at

want to mess up your life. But seeing you

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

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

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

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

reflected in

that moment, I was deeply moved. But being moved

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 you not to

helplessness. Finally, he said with a bitter

in the cold wind, he

out here. Let's

took off his jacket and

take the bed; I'll crash on the

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,

nowhere to be found, and

was my first night away from Ethan, and

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

night market downstairs had quieted down. I could hear

got out of bed

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

was nothing but

out of the cab, I quickly entered the waiting hall. The earliest train was

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