Chapter 7%
Finally, Sara revealed her true intentions
“You’ve loved him since the beginning, haven’t you?” I asked, my voice steady.
Sara met my gaze with absolute confidence.
“Well,” she said lightly, I’ve always considered him a friend, especially since we grew up together. But after these past few days, I think… I might feel something more than that.”
I scoffed internally!
“Love is never wrong, right?” she continued, tilting her head as if she were the victim of an unfortunate situation. “Besides, even though you’re still dating, it’s not guaranteed that you’ll actually marry him. So, why not just give in now and let me have him?
I snorted
There it was
Finally, Sara was being honest
“Well, I said, my lips curling into a smirk, “I plan to. Just take him.”
After all, I was just throwing trash where it belonged.X
Bastards like Leo belonged with people like Sara
Her confident smile faltered for a second, but I did not give her time to recover.)
“But sorry,” I added smoothly, tilting my head. have the right to choose my clients, too. So, please find another photographer for your big day.”
I did not wait for her reaction. I simply turned around and walked away, leaving her there
After what Leo had done to me that maming, I had hesitated to retum to the apartment. I also blocked his number.
What was more, Sara’s words only confirmed what I already knew, so I did not plan to stay there anymore.
It had already seven days left before leaving anyway!!
Besides, most of my belongings had already been packed and sent ahead. Only a few essentials remained. So, that night, I made the decision to go back to my mother’s house
When she opened the door and saw me standing there with my bags, she looked surprised but quickly smiled
“I missed you” I said softly, hugging her. “Can I stay with you before I leave for Melbourne?”
My mother’s arms tightened around me immediately. Of course, dear. You will always be my little girl.
Her warmth and gentle voice was something I had forgotten I needed
Since college, I had insisted I was an adult, that I could live on my own. But in the end, I still found my way back to my motherk The next moming over breakfast, I finally told her everything
“I will have a new identity, Mom, I will also take your last name. Is it okay?”
She listened quietly, her eyes soft. Then, without hesitation, she smiled and nodded
“If this is what you’ve thought through, I won’t question it,” she said
“Thanks.
Three days later, my mother suddenly had to leave for a business trip.
“It just so happens that you’re home,” she said, sipping her coffee “Can you stay and watch the house while I’m gone? The maid will be here, but I need someone to help feed the puppies
My mother had two tiny, energetic puppies, both spoiled beyond words
Haughed. “Of course, Mom.!!
She nodded in satisfaction before adding. “There’s one more thing. I need your help with relocating your father’s grave.”
I looked up in surprise.
“The cemetery is going to be renovated, so I thought it’d be better to move him to a bigger plot in the city center.”
I fell silent, thinking.X
Originally, I had planned to live in Melbourne for only a year But that time, maybe I would settle down there 8.
“Should we move him to Melboume, then?” I asked hesitantly!
My mother reached out and squeezed my hand gently.
“No, dear,” she said softly. “This is where he was bom. He’d be happier staying here. If you ever miss him, just take your time to visit home, okay?
I nodded slowly, understanding.
“Okay, Mom.”
After dropping my mother off at the airport, I drove straight to my father’s bunal site⠀
“Okay, Mom
After dropping my mother off at the airport, I drove straight to my father’s burial site.
