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,

noticed and turned to me,

about to head back inside,

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

free, but he held me tight, not letting

terrified of you getting hurt; how could I

and said softly, "Jason, you're

bitter laugh

I'm drunk. Otherwise, I'd never

lingered, mixed with intense sadness, pricking at

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 unhappy

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

since we were kids, and it's the

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,

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

in

deeply moved. But being

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

filled with helplessness. Finally, he said with a bitter

in the cold wind, he seemed

out here. Let's

took off his jacket and

I'll crash on the sofa. Get

He wouldn't be cold on the sofa, so

down, sleep was nowhere to be found, and Jason was just lying there with his eyes wide

my first night away from

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

downstairs had quieted down. I could hear Jason's steady breathing

out

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

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

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

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