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.

cold wind on the balcony carried a faint smell of

turned to

head back inside,

you!" Jason's confession was

to break free, but he

hurt you. I'm terrified of you getting hurt; how could I

said softly, "Jason,

bitter laugh

Otherwise, I'd never have the guts

mixed with intense

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, give me a chance to take care of you. Whether you stay or go, let

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

you've always been good to me since we were kids, and it's the same now. I'm

I get 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,

back, leaning against the floor-to-ceiling window, looking

reflected in

that moment, I was deeply moved. But

the road ahead is full of thorns, I have to face it myself. I'm not a

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

he seemed much more sober and patted my

cold out here. Let's

jacket and lay down on

crash on the sofa.

be cold on the sofa, so I didn't bother with formalities and climbed

sleep was nowhere to be found,

my first night away from Ethan, and it

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

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

got out of

it, grabbed my luggage, and left the motel. Then, I

it was nothing but trouble. I just

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

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