《Got On His Love Pirate Ship》


 Chapter 1 Got on his love pirate ship

    Wine and lust lead people astray.


    After another failed blind date, Roan found me and mocked me again.


    I turned around, tears streaming down my face, and he panicked.


    ¡°Is it really that heartbreaking? Stop crying; I can just marry you.¡±


    Me: ¡°This onion is too spicy¡­¡±


    Roan: ¡­


    ¡ª¡ª¡ª-


    I didn¡¯t take Roan¡¯s words to heart at all.


    He was three years younger than me, my younger brother Jack¡¯s ssmate.


    At that time, my brother had just finished the college entrance examination, I was about to graduate from university, and he happened to apply to my school.


    So he insisted on visiting my school, and my parents couldn¡¯t resist him.


    They had to call me and ask me to pick him up at the train station.


    Unexpectedly, when I arrived at the train station, he brought along a ssmate, Roan.


    Roan was really good-looking, with sword-like eyebrows, starry eyes, broad shoulders, narrow waist, and a youthful aura.


    I instantly smiled happily, neglecting my brother, making him so angry that he wanted to drive Roan away.


    But since they had just graduated from high school, I treated them like kids and yed with them for a couple of days before sending them off.


    Unexpectedly, my brother wasn¡¯t epted, but Roan was.


    After receiving the eptance letter, Jack called me, asking me to take care of his bro.


    I pulled a wry face.


    At that time, I had already graduated from university and rented a house off-campus to start my internship.


    Roan was quite straightforward, oftening to me for meals.


    I teased him, asking why such a good-looking guy didn¡¯t have a girlfriend.


    He looked at me with a burning gaze and asked, ¡°Do you think I¡¯m good-looking?¡±


    I sometimes liked to drink a bit of beer; the slightly dizzy feeling was quite enjoyable, but it didn¡¯t make me drunk either. That day, he suddenly stared at me like that, I felt a bit ufortable. While chugging beer, I stammered, ¡°Yeah-Yeah, G-good-looking¡­ of course¡±


    I never thought I would get drunk. When I woke up, I was stunned to see Roan¡¯s lean naked body lying next to me.


    Regretfully, I scratched my head, and memories ofst night flooded in. Taking advantage of the alcohol, I straddled Roan, my eyes blurred. I hooked my index finger under his chin and asked, ¡°Then am I pretty, your sister?¡±


    Before he could answer, I pounced on him, covering his mouth.


    The memories that followed were blurry, and I couldn¡¯t recall them clearly.


    But it didn¡¯t stop me from realizing a fact: I had actually slept with my brother¡¯s ssmate?!


    Taking advantage of Roan still being asleep, I grabbed my clothes and ran away, feeling distracted the entire day at work.All text ? N?velD(r)a''ma.Org.


    On the second day, I dared to go home, then changed the door lock code.


    On the third day, with red eyes, he blocked me at my doorstep, looking like an injured puppy. ¡°Sis, what¡¯s the meaning of this?¡±


    I dared not look at him and waved my hand, saying, ¡°You¡¯re too young.¡±


    He was stunned. I suddenly realized that my words might have been misunderstood and hurriedly exined, ¡°I didn¡¯t mean that¡­ What I meant was, I was impulsive that day because I drank too much. Don¡¯t take it to heart¡­¡±


    ¡°Impulsive?¡± he repeated in a low voice.


    ¡°Yes, I promise it won¡¯t happen again.¡± I raised three fingers to swear.


    ¡°So to be on the safe side, it¡¯s better if you don¡¯te again. I really didn¡¯t mean it¡­¡± I pleaded.


    ¡°Okay.¡± He clenched his fists, as if suppressing something.


    I thought he was probably angry because I took advantage of him.


    Wine and lust lead people astray.


    After saying this, he left, and as I watched his figure, I suddenly felt that he seemed a bit different from before.

 Chapter 2 Got on his love pirate ship

    Later, he really didn¡¯te to see me until they were about to graduate.


    I found that a new neighbor moved in across the hall.


    That day was particrly unlucky for me. The project didn¡¯t go well, I was scolded by my boss, and I sprained my foot on the way home.


    Fortunately, my colleague Kevin passed by. Seeing me limping, he kindly drove me home and assisted me upstairs since I had difficulty walking.


    As soon as we opened the elevator, I saw Roan standing at my doorstep.


    He was still so handsome but had be more mature and reserved, no longer the green and inexperienced youth from before.


    Our eyes met, and Roan¡¯s gaze moved in a circle on the hand that Kevin was assisting me with. Then, his expression visibly darkened. He silently walked to the opposite door of my home and closed it with a loud ¡°bang.¡±


    I awkwardly chuckled a few times. It turned out that Roan was my new neighbor.


    I didn¡¯t dare ask him directly, so I quietly asked my younger brother about Roan¡¯s recent situation.


    My brother said, ¡°Roan has already found an internship unit over there, it seems to be the JC Group. I remember you¡¯re also with JC, right? Didn¡¯t he tell you? Fi¡­ Sis¡­ hello¡­?¡±


    I couldn¡¯t hold my phone steady. What did Roan mean?


    Moving next door to my ce and specifically interning at mypany?


    It¡¯s been so long since that incident; he still can¡¯t let it go?


    Dragging one leg, limping, I walked to the opposite door and knocked on the door, ¡°Knock, knock, knock.¡±


    ¡°Roan! Come out!¡±


    After a while, he leisurely opened the door, probably just finished bathing. He casually draped a bathrobe over himself, revealing arge expanse of wheat-colored skin. He looked down at me from a higher vantage point.


    I felt a bit guilty and swallowed hard.


    But thinking about him appearing in front of me every day from now on, reminding me of the mistake I made, I found some courage from somewhere and began to speak forcefully.


    ¡°Why did you move across from my ce ? What¡¯s the meaning of interning at mypany? Just because I force you to sleep with me? After all these years, you still hold on to it. Fine, I¡¯ll give it back to you!¡±


    I closed my eyes, bracing myself.


    He remained silent for a while, and when I sneakily nced at him, he looked at me with a somewhat ambiguous expression, a yful look.


    I wanted to say more, but suddenly, a woman walked out from inside, wearing a face mask and pajamas. She asked him, ¡°Ro, who¡¯s this?¡±


    I felt like I had been struck by lightning, stunned on the spot.


    There was a surge of something in my heart, fleeting and tinged with bitterness.


    I hadn¡¯t expected him to already be living with a girlfriend, and I felt like a clown, truly delusional.All text ? N?velD(r)a''ma.Org.


    ¡°Sorry¡­ I walked into the wrong ce¡­¡±


    I lowered my head, quickly dragging my injured leg away from the scene.

 Chapter 3 Got on his love pirate ship

    The next day, Kevin came to pick me up.


    As he opened the door, he had a tube of ointment in his hand.


    I gratefully took it and thanked him, ¡°Thank you so much. How much is it? I¡¯ll transfer it to you.¡±


    ¡°No need, we are colleagues. You helped me a lot with that projectst time. And I stopped by, so I don¡¯t care.¡±


    Considering the situation, I thought it wouldn¡¯t be appropriate to give him money directly, so I decided to treat him to a meal next time.


    I graciously epted his kindness, he supported me as we went downstairs.


    In the parking lot, we unexpectedly ran into Roan.Copyright N?v/el/Dra/ma.Org.


    This time, I didn¡¯t dare say anything. I sneakily nced in his direction, and he was standing next to his car, seemingly waiting for someone.


    ¡°Isn¡¯t this the neighbor we met yesterday?¡± Kevin looked at him with confusion, then at me.


    I was startled and quickly shook my head, ¡°Just moved in, I don¡¯t know him, don¡¯t know¡­¡±


    As I said that, Roan got into his car, mmed the door shut, and drove away.


    I felt a bit disheartened; Roan had really changed from before.


    If he used to be a little doggy, now he is a wolfhound.


    Fierce and intimidating.

 Chapter 4 Got on his love pirate ship

    I nervously arrived at thepany only to discover that Roan was not interning in mypany at all.


    To be precise, I was in a branch, while Roan was at the headquarters.


    Although both were under the samepany, we were not in the same building but in two facing each other.


    I felt secretly relieved; even though I asionally needed to go to the headquarters to submit documents, I wouldn¡¯t have to face him in the office every day.


    With the weight lifted off my shoulders, I had a great mood throughout the day.


    After work, Kevin suggested driving me home, but I declined, telling him that I was in a good mood today and nned to rx at the bar in the evening.


    Kevin looked at me with concern. ¡°Is your foot okay?¡±


    ¡°I applied the medicine, and it¡¯s much better now. Thanks a lot,¡± I smiled, ncing at my foot.


    ¡°Don¡¯t mention it. Just be careful, especially as a girl going to those ces, you might identally¡­¡± Kevin gestured with his sses, hesitating in his words.


    ¡°Don¡¯t worry, I can hold my liquor, you know,¡± I reassured him.


    Of course, that one time was an exception.All text ? N?velD(r)a''ma.Org.

 Chapter 5 Got on his love pirate ship

    At the bar, I scanned the surroundings with my face covered.


    Great, Roan wasn¡¯t there.


    That¡¯s more like it; there aren¡¯t that many coincidences in the world.


    I happily drank and danced, quickly putting Roan¡¯s matter out of my mind.


    However, unexpectedly, Roan didn¡¯t show up, but Kevin did.


    ¡°Kevin? Why are you here?¡± I looked at him with my drink in hand, puzzled.


    ¡°Just chilling at home with nothing to do, so I decided to join the fun,¡± he said, taking a sip from my drink as he spoke.


    I felt a bit uneasy, but considering his help over the past few days, I didn¡¯t say anything.


    ¡°Waiter, two more shots of tequ.¡±


    Silently, I ced his empty ss aside, deciding to treat him to drinks today as a thank you for his care. He seemed oblivious to it and continued to chat with me, smiling.


    Setting aside the earlier incident, he was actually a nice person. Experienced at work, humorous in interpersonal rtionships, and always willing to help.N?velDrama.Org: text ? owner.


    We chatted happily, and before I knew it, I had ended up drinking too much again.

 Chapter 6 Got on his love pirate ship

    I seriously suspect that I¡¯m getting old, and my physical functions are starting to decline, otherwise, why would I feel so dizzy?


    My body went weak, and I leaned against the bar, feeling powerless.


    Kevin helped me up, asking with concern, ¡°How are you feeling? Do you want me to take you home?¡±


    ¡°Okay, thank you.¡±


    I barely managed to stand up, leaning on the bar. Suddenly, my legs gave way, and I fell into a warm chest.


    I looked up , Roan?N?velDrama.Org: text ? owner.


    Is it really such a coincidence?


    However, he didn¡¯t look at me. His face was cold as ice, staring straight at Kevin. ¡°You y dirty.¡±


    A hint of panic shed across Kevin¡¯s face, but he quicklyposed himself. ¡°I don¡¯t know what you¡¯re talking about. Fiona asked me to take her home.¡±


    I looked at Kevin apologetically. This Roan always appeared out of nowhere.


    ¡°Sorry, Kevin, this is my younger brother, a bit overly protective.¡±


    The fingertips supporting my arm tightened, and the pain made me more aware.


    ¡°Roan, what¡¯s gotten into you again?¡±


    He pursed his lips tightly, staring at me fiercely but still didn¡¯t let go of me.


    ¡°I recorded everything. Just wait to go to jail.¡±


    He red fiercely at Kevin and turned around to leave while supporting me.


    ¡°Wait!¡±


    Kevin couldn¡¯t take it anymore. His expression suddenly changed.


    ¡°Hand over the recording!¡±


    He pointed at Roan, wearing a sinister expression.


    I shook my head, feeling even more dazed; my entire head was spinning.


    It finally dawned on me-Kevin secretly drugged me!


    ¡°Roan¡­¡±


    Now I was scared, tightly holding onto Roan¡¯s neck, afraid to let go.


    Hearing me call him, he reached out, wrapped his arm around my waist, and gave me a reassuring look.


    ¡°Don¡¯t be afraid,¡± his deep voice reassured me, carrying aforting tone.


    I couldn¡¯t hold on any longer, my body went limp, and I lost consciousness.

 Chapter 7 Got on his love pirate ship

    When I woke up again, I was already in the hospital.


    My parents and my younger brother surrounded my bed.


    ¡°Fiona is awake, bring some water quickly.¡±


    ¡°Is there any difort? Is your head still hurting?¡±


    ¡°Sis, you scared me. When Roan called me, I wanted to fly over immediately.¡±


    They chattered around me, surrounded by the warmth of family, and I almost cried.


    ¡°I¡¯m fine, thanks to Roan this time¡­¡±


    I sniffed, thinking that this time I really owed him a big favor.


    I wondered how Roan had been after I fainted.


    ¡°Jack, where¡¯s Roan?¡±


    My brother grinned, ¡°Don¡¯t worry, he¡¯s fine. Those guys are no match for him.¡±


    ¡°Those¡­ guys?¡±


    I looked at him in confusion. Wasn¡¯t it just Kevin?Copyright N?v/el/Dra/ma.Org.


    Seeing my puzzled expression, Jack leaned in close and whispered, ¡°This time Roan also made a great contribution. The bar itself had problems; it harbored a group of thugs specifically aiding and abetting, sheltering those scum who drugged people. In return, those scum would send the video and photos to the bar owner, forming a dirty business chain¡­¡±


    Hearing this, I shuddered at the thought of what could have happened if I hadn¡¯t encountered Roan.

 Chapter 8 Got on his love pirate ship

    I decided to express my gratitude to Roan properly.


    After being discharged from the hospital, during my vacation, I specifically went to thepany¡¯s entrance to wait for him, intending to invite him to my house for a meal.


    I wanted to personally cook to convey my thanks and, at the same time, hope to resolve any lingering tension between us.


    I saw Roan walking out of the building from a distance, towering over the crowd with his tall stature.


    Feeling upbeat, I prepared to greet him, but then I noticed a woman suddenly running toward him.N?velDrama.Org: text ? owner.


    Judging by her figure, she seemed to be the girlfriend I saw at his housest time.


    They walked intimately together, chatting with radiant smiles.


    My heart, like a leaf floating in a pond, made a circle and sank to the bottom.


    For some reason, seeing him with another girl, I suddenly felt a strange difort. Could it be that I was feeling jealous?

 Chapter 9 Got on his love pirate ship

    After this incident, my mom kept urging me to find a boyfriend. She said that working alone outside, having a boyfriend to protect me would put her at ease.Property ? of N?velDrama.Org.


    My younger brother went even further and directly gave Roan the door lock code of my house. He also asked Roan to ensure my safety and to rush to my house directly in case of any emergency.


    I thought since Roan now has a girlfriend, it¡¯s not right to keep bothering him. So, just to reassure my family, I had to honestly meet the blind date they introduced to me.


    This time, I arranged to meet at a restaurant near the office. The lunch break is short, and the restaurant is bustling with people. I tried to stay in a corner, afraid of being seen by colleagues.


    ¡°Miss Greer, Miss Greer?¡± The man across from me reached out and waved in front of my face. I lowered the menu from my face and gave him an awkward smile.


    ¡°Miss Greer is indeed more beautiful than in the photos.¡± The man in front of me put on a smile, squinted his eyes, looked me from head to toe, rubbed his hands, rolled up the sleeves of his shirt, revealing the Rolex gold watch on his wrist.


    However, his taste was truly unique. Although the clothes and essories he wore were not cheap, the colorful and mboyant colors were quite inappropriate for his nearly two hundred pounds of body. I silently criticized my mom¡¯s judgment, but I didn¡¯t want to waste each other¡¯s time, so I spoke the truth.


    ¡°Um¡­ Mr. Bow, I¡¯m sorry, but I have another meeting shortly. I¡¯ve been quite busytely, so I¡¯ll be straightforward-we¡¯re not a good fit.¡±


    Unexpectedly, Mr. Bow on the other side suddenly changed his expression. His mouth downturned, instantly showing a different side.


    ¡°No time? So why call me if you have no time? You¡¯re busier than me? I earn a five-figure ie every minute. You think you¡¯re busier than me?¡±


    The restaurant was crowded, and I held back from speaking. I didn¡¯t want to waste words with him. I started packing my things to leave, but he wouldn¡¯t let it go.


    ¡°Relying on a bit of looks, thinking you¡¯re a goddess descended to earth? How much do you make in a month with all that work? After getting married, you¡¯ll still have to stay at home and take care of the family. Let me tell you, the older you get, the less valuable you be!¡±


    ¡°Smack!¡±


    I grabbed the water ss on the table and sshed it at him, then mmed the ss heavily on the table.


    He got wet, looking at me in disbelief.


    ¡°Fiona! Are you insane?!¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t call me by my name; it disgusts me.¡±


    Smiling, I lifted my bag and stood up, looking down at him.


    ¡°Also, next time, don¡¯t walk around in fake goods, it¡¯s embarrassing!¡±


    I leaned down, mockingly finishing my sentence, and suddenly caught a glimpse of Roan standing at the restaurant entrance, staring straight at me.


    But I couldn¡¯t afford to think much. Mr. Bow was already on the verge of rage. I quickly grabbed my coat and ran.


    ¡°Excuse me!¡±


    I swiftly passed by Roan,pletely ignoring his current expression.

 Chapter 10 Got on his love pirate ship

    In the evening, Roan came to see me while I was cooking at home.


    Perhaps my younger brother had told him something. He came to the kitchen with ease, and his nearly 6-foot-5 frame blocked the door tightly.Property ? of N?velDrama.Org.


    ¡°Did you go on a blind date today?¡± he asked, his brows slightly furrowed, wearing an expression of inquiry.


    I ignored him, focused on cutting vegetables.


    He let out a coldugh, a bit annoyed. ¡°What¡¯s the matter, getting too old, and no one¡¯s interested in you?¡±


    ¡°How many blind dates are there this month? Are you in such a hurry to get married?¡±


    ¡°I suggest you stop going on blind dates altogether. Even if you go, it¡¯s just a waste of their time.¡±


    I remained silent, turning around with tears streaming down my face.


    He panicked. ¡°Is it that upsetting? Don¡¯t¡­ Don¡¯t cry. If it¡¯s that serious, I can just marry you.¡±


    Me: ¡°This onion is too spicy¡­¡±


    Roan: ¡­

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    I didn¡¯t pay any attention to what Roan said.


    I liked him, but I couldn¡¯t possibly intrude into someone else¡¯s rtionship without any boundaries.


    So, whether Roan¡¯s words were hurriedfort or a bted confession, I couldn¡¯t ept them.


    He already had a girlfriend, so why was he bothering me?


    I set a new password for the door lock, then contacted a real estate agent to look for a new ce, getting ready to move. I was busy, keeping myself upied.


    There were also many things going on at thepany.  I heard that our branch may be merged into the headquarters, which will inevitably lead to arge-scaleyoff. My colleagues were all nervous, and the atmosphere at thepany was tense.


    However, I didn¡¯t care at all. If theyid me off, even better. I could use the severance pay to take a break.


    I turned off my phone on time after work, but my manager suddenly stopped me.


    ¡°Fiona, go to the headquarters and get this document signed by Ms. Penn.¡±


    ¡°But I¡¯ve already finished work¡­¡±


    ¡°Off work? Look around, who leaves this early? If you don¡¯t want to work, just resign. It saves thepany frompensating you!¡±


    I nced around at my colleagues who were pretending to work overtime and thought, for the severance pay, I¡¯ll endure!


    I staggered over to the opposite building. Most of the headquarters¡¯ employees had already left.


    I rarely visited the headquarters even though we were part of the samepany, as we were responsible for different sectors.


    Ms. Penn was the CEO of the JC Group. I had only seen her from afar atpany events, and I knew she was a powerful woman.


    This document had been rejected several times, and it seemed like the manager was pushing me forward as a scapegoat.


    Taking the elevator to the top floor, where Mrs. Penn¡¯s offices were located, I found the secretary¡¯s desk empty; she must have already left for the day.


    The half-open door left me hesitating about whether to enter or not when suddenly a familiar voice echoed from inside.


    ¡°Ro, what do you want for dinner tonight?¡±


    This voice¡­ Roan¡¯s girlfriend?!


    I quietly walked over, trying to sneak a peek.


    ¡°Creak~¡±


    identally losing my bnce, I inadvertently swung the door wide open.


    In the office, Roan sat at the main desk, spotted me, and smiled with a raised eyebrow.


    I awkwardly chuckled and scratched my head.


    Suddenly noticing someone sitting on the couch beside the desk, I took a closer look ¨C Ms. Penn?!


    I racked my brain, realizing that although I had seen Roan¡¯s girlfriend twice before, I hadn¡¯t clearly seen her face.


    So, Roan¡¯s girlfriend turned out to be Ms. Penn?!


    Roan is a gold digger?!


    No wonder he could intern directly at the headquarters?!


    My gaze shifted between the two of them. Although Mrs. Penn was a bit older, she maintained herself well, appearing refined and elegant.


    I blinked, surprised but still had to do the job at hand.


    ¡°Ms. Penn, this is the new project n for your review.¡±


    I took out the document from my bag and handed it over, stealing a nce at Roan. He seemed unfazed, disying no signs of difort.


    Unexpectedly, Ms. Penn didn¡¯t even lift her head. She just pointed her hand towards Roan, saying, ¡°Let him review it.¡±


    I was startled, and the document nearly slipped from my hands. How could Ms. Penn let the harem control thepany¡¯s affairs?!


    I turned to look at Roan, who was already looking in my direction, a look of amusement on his face, waiting for the document.


    This darn job was bing unbearable. I really wanted to throw the document in his face and shout, ¡°I quit!¡±


    But that was just an imaginary scenario. I had to be honest andplete my work.


    I stood in front of Roan, and he looked at me with a smile, his hand reaching out in mid-air, waiting for me to ce the document in his hand.


    His fingers were distinct, slender, and elegant.


    However, I suddenly felt a rebellious urge. I intentionally avoided his hand, tossed the document on the table, and turned to leave.


    At that moment, Ms. Penn unexpectedly called out to stop me.


    ¡°Wait.¡±


    I was startled, thinking, ¡°This is it. Am I in trouble over this trivial matter?¡±


    ¡°You look familiar. Have I seen you somewhere before?¡±


    Ms. Penn suddenly sat up, supporting herself on the coffee table, staring at my face in contemtion.


    I nervously ran my fingers through my hair and stammered, ¡°Ms. Penn, I¡¯m a division employee. It¡¯s quite normal for you to have seen me¡­¡±


    I took a couple of steps toward the door, hoping to make a quick escape.


    ¡°Hold on, I remember now. I saw you at Ro¡¯s housest time¡­ but you didn¡¯te in.¡±


    Ms. Penn had a look of sudden realization.Property ? of N?velDrama.Org.


    I immediately panicked and exined, ¡°Ms. Penn, I just live across from Roan. Last time, I went the wrong way¡­¡±


    ¡°So, you live across from Roan?¡±


    Oh no, things were getting worse.


    I was wracking my brain, trying toe up with an exnation when Ms. Penn suddenly turned to Roan and asked, ¡°Why didn¡¯t you mention that your girlfriend lives across from you?¡±


    ¡°Yes, I live across, but I¡­ Wait, girlfriend?!¡±


    I was still muttering to myself when Ms. Penn¡¯s words suddenly snapped me back to reality.


    ¡°Ms. Penn, you¡¯ve misunderstood. I¡­¡±


    Before I could finish my sentence, Roan interrupted me.


    ¡°Mom, you talk too much.¡±


    ¡°What? Mom?!¡±


    There were too many elements to process, and my brain couldn¡¯t keep up.


    ¡°Isn¡¯t it a bit early for you to call Mom?¡± Roan said with a smile, twirling a pen in one hand and supporting his chin with the other, looking mischievously at me.


    ¡°Not too early, not too early. I had you when I was 18. By the time sons your age are six, you know,¡± Ms. Penn waved her hand, giving Roan a re, then turned to me with a smiling face.


    ¡°When you came to Roan¡¯s housest time, he said you weren¡¯t ready to meet the his parents yet, so you didn¡¯te in. I didn¡¯t expect you to live across. That¡¯s wonderful; it makes things so much easier, and I can feel at ease now.¡±


    Ms. Penn pped her hands joyfully, started mumbling to herself, lost in a beautiful fantasy.


    ¡°I¡­¡±


    I was about to exin, but then I saw Roan cing a finger on his lips, gesturing for silence.


    Well, I shut up again.

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    Thinking that I was just shy since I remained silent, Mrs. Penn made an excuse and left.


    In the vast office, only Roan and I remained. No one spoke, and the air became quiet.


    Roan seemed to act as if nothing had happened, examining the project n I brought, while I stood in the office still digesting the events just now.


    So, Ms. Penn is Roan¡¯s mother, and he doesn¡¯t have a girlfriend?


    Then how did Ms. Penn get the impression that I was Roan¡¯s girlfriend?


    I nced up to sneak a look at Roan. He, as if sensing my gaze, turned his eyes toward me.


    Seemingly aware of what I wanted to ask, he put the document down, straightened up, and sped his hands.


    ¡°I haven¡¯t had anyone of the opposite sex around me, and my mom thought I might be gay. Last time when you came to see me, she misunderstood and thought you were my girlfriend. I just went along with it.¡±


    ¡°So, are you¡­¡± I teased, looking Roan up and down.


    ¡°Am I or not gay, don¡¯t you know?¡± Roan squeezed this response through his teeth.


    ¡°Last time, I had too much to drink; I don¡¯t remember¡­¡±


    I instinctively continued the conversation, then suddenly realized something was off. I turned to Roan, and he was looking at me with a smiling expression.


    ¡°Shall we redo it?¡± he suggested.


    ¡°Redo it?¡±


    With a smiling expression in his eyes,plementing his handsome face, my face turned beet red.


    He stood up, his tall shadow looming over me, taking slow steps toward me.All text ? N?velD(r)a''ma.Org.


    ¡°W-wait¡­ not here¡­¡±


    I mumbled with my head lowered, my voice barely audible.


    However, he suddenly thrust the document into my hands, his expression unchanged.


    ¡°This project n is not up to par. Go back and redo it.¡±


    ¡°Huh?¡±


    Was he talking about redoing just for this?


    I stood there, dumbfounded, not moving. Roan, on the other hand, suddenly leaned down, bringing his face close to my ear.


    ¡°What did you think it was for?¡±


    His deep voice pierced my eardrums, and my legs went weak, almost losing my bnce.


    Damn, the charm of a man is truly deceptive.

 Chapter 13 Got on his love pirate ship

    I fled in disarray, feeling defeated.


    When I emerged from thepany, I realized it was pouring rain outside. Frustrated, I stood at thepany entrance, knowing it would be challenging to hail a taxi in such heavy rain. I was looking for my phone to call a friend to see if anyone could pick me up. However, I suddenly realized I had left my bag upstairs in my haste.


    Today is not my day!


    As I contemted borrowing a phone from someone nearby, a morous woman suddenly began mocking me.


    ¡°What¡¯s the matter? Did Roan kick you out? Ran all the way to the top floor, and Roan didn¡¯t give you a good reception, huh?¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t daydream. How could a wealthy and handsome man like Roan be interested in an old woman like you?¡±N?velDrama.Org: text ? owner.


    I looked at the woman in front of me, with curvaceous figures and an ample bosom, disying signs of cosmetic enhancements. Apparently, she considered me a rival.


    How could I lose? Just as I was about to give her a lesson, a ck Porsche Cayenne came to a halt in front of us. The window rolled down, revealing Roan¡¯s stern profile.


    ¡°Get in,¡± he said, keeping his words concise.


    The woman beside me suddenly showed a surprised expression. She straightened her posture, shyly brushed her hair behind her ear, and prepared to get into the car with a smile.


    ¡°Oh, thank you so much, I apologize for the inconvenience. ¡± the cosmetically enhanced woman coquettishly said, sending shivers down my spine.


    ¡°Still standing there? Should I get out of the car?¡± Roan seemed visibly impatient, turning to look at me.


    The cosmetically enhanced woman hesitated for a moment, only then realizing that Roan¡¯s invitation was for me, not her.


    ¡°Sorry, he¡¯s just taken a liking to an old woman like me,¡± I said with a smirk.


    She seemed to feel greatly wronged, eyes brimming with tears. She looked back and forth between me and Roan, she stomped her foot and ran into the rain.


    ¡°Hahaha¡­¡± I burst intoughter as soon as I got into the car.


    Roan, however, remained silent for a while, seemingly lost in thought. After a moment, he spoke.


    ¡°You misspoke just now.¡±


    I immediately sat up, hastily trying to exin.


    ¡°You misunderstood. I was just trying to provoke her when I said you were interested in me¡­¡±


    ¡°Not an old woman,¡± Roan suddenly interrupted me.


    ¡°What?¡±


    I was bewildered.


    ¡°I said you¡¯re not an old woman. You¡¯re a lovely sister.¡±

 Chapter 14 Got on his love pirate ship

    Roan¡¯s ¡°lovely sister¡± remark kept me up all night.


    I dreamed of the youthful Roan from the past, and then the present cold Roan.


    The two faces alternated before me, both calling me ¡°sister.¡±


    Luckily, the next day was a weekend, so I didn¡¯t have to go to work, or else I wouldn¡¯t be able to get up at all.


    However, I was still awakened by a series of phone rings.Copyright N?v/el/Dra/ma.Org.


    Since I had asked the agent to find a new house for me, and now they had found one, it wouldn¡¯t be suitable not to check it out.


    I reluctantly got up, freshened up, put on a hat, and headed out with heavy dark circles under my eyes.


    As soon as I opened the door, Roan, holding breakfast, was standing at my doorstep.


    ¡°Why did you change the password again?¡±


    He seemed to have been waiting at the door for a long time, and his expression appeared somewhat hurt.


    ¡°I¡­¡±


    I didn¡¯t know how to exin; words failed me for a while.


    ¡°Are you going out?¡±


    He continued to ask, observing my appearance.


    ¡°Yeah¡­ um¡­ something came up¡­¡±


    I avoided his gaze, wanting to slip away quietly. However, his tall figure blocked my waypletely.


    ?Ding ding ding¡­¡¿ The phone rang, and I picked it up absentmindedly.


    ¡°Miss Greer, have you arrived? This house is really perfect for you. You muste and take a look¡­¡±


    Before the agent finished speaking, I felt Roan¡¯s aura suddenly turn icy.


    ¡°What house?¡± he asked.


    I trembled and hung up the phone, swallowing hard.


    ¡°Oh, that¡­ wrong number¡­¡±


    I chuckled, trying to y it off.


    But Roan suddenly became agitated.


    ¡°Fiona! How long do you want me to wait?¡±


    He casually tossed the breakfast aside and pulled me back into the room.


    Pressed against the entrance, I couldn¡¯t move, and his breath sprayed on my face, carrying a distinctive male warmth.


    I was dumbfounded; I just wanted to move to a new home. I didn¡¯t understand why he was reacting so strongly.


    Could it be that he still harbored resentment over something that happened years ago?


    ¡°Roan, if it¡¯s about that incident when I behaved badly while intoxicated, I apologize to you.¡±


    ¡°It¡¯s been so long, and you should have moved on.¡±


    He chuckled lightly, grabbing one of my hands and pressing it against the wall. ¡°Have you ever thought about it? That time, you drank too much, but I didn¡¯t have a single drop?¡±


    Yes, Roan waspletely sober throughout.


    He did it voluntarily?!


    Before I couldprehend it, Roan leaned in again, whispering into my ear, ¡°Do you want me to help you remember?¡±


    I waspletely defenseless against the current Roan. My legs turned weak once again, but this time, a pair ofrge hands firmly held onto my waist.


    The warm hands felt like a pair of iron tongs, scorching my skin. He chuckled lightly, his deep voice carrying a seductive tone, ¡°Baby sister, you¡¯re still so sensitive.¡±


    My ears turned crimson as if about to bleed, but I used thest bit of my sanity to push him away. ¡°Roan¡­ don¡¯t do this.¡±


    ¡°Do what?¡±


    He freed one hand, and his jade-like fingers slid down my body from top to bottom, causing a shiver to run through my skin.


    ¡°Like this?¡±


    ¡°Or like this?¡±


    I grabbed his wrist, looking at him seriously. ¡°Roan, do you¡­ like me?¡±


    He finally put aside the yful teasing, his ink-like eyes fixed on me. ¡°I love you.¡±

 Chapter 15 Got on his love pirate ship

    I was sessfully lured onto his thief ship like this.


    I believe this is a mistake that every woman in the world would make.


    However, if I havemitted a sin, let heaven punish me, not let me face the current situation.


    Jack came without saying a word of greeting.


    When he entered the room, Roan and I were still sleeping soundly in bed, until the suitcase in his hand fell to the ground and woke us up.


    Now he¡¯s sitting on the sofa in the living room, staring at Roan with wide eyes.


    ¡°Umm¡­ How about some fruit?¡± I tried to ease the awkwardness.Copyright N?v/el/Dra/ma.Org.


    However, no one paid attention to me. My brother was still angrily ring at Roan.


    Roan, on the other hand, was calm and collected. He took the orange from my hand, peeled it, and then stuffed it into my mouth.


    Jack exploded, ¡°Roan, what do you mean?! Is this how you take care of my sister?¡±


    I tried to mediate, ¡°Stop , please¡­¡±


    ¡°Sis, don¡¯t be afraid. If Roan bullies you, I won¡¯t let him off!¡±


    ¡°¡­ Maybe it¡¯s me bullying him¡­¡±


    I looked at the still visible red mark on Roan¡¯s neck and felt a bit guilty.


    I can¡¯t be med for being too rough; Roan is just too tempting, with his smooth and tender skin, making me want to bite it a few times.


    Roan calmly adjusted his cor with one hand.


    My brother, following his gaze and noticing the obvious red marks, was stunned for a moment. He cleared his throat and suddenly lost confidence as he said to Roan, ¡°Regardless of who is bullying whom, it¡¯s your fault. She¡¯s my sister. How can we be bro like this in the future?¡±


    ¡°Isn¡¯t this better?¡±


    Roan smirked, stood up calmly, hands in his pockets, and continued, ¡°In the future, you can y any of my gaming ounts, wear any of my sneakers, and drive any of the cars in my garage.¡±


    Then he took out the keys from his pocket and ced them in his palm.


    ¡°These are the keys. Take them.¡±


    I was speechless. Roan was treating my brother like a child. Could twenty years of affection between us be bought with money?


    My brother looked at me with a troubled expression. He looked into my hopeful eyes, wanting to reach out but hesitating. In the end, he snatched the key and picked up his luggage and ran away, shouting as he ran, ¡°Sis, he really gave me too much¡­¡±


    I was speechless and choked. Did he just sell me like this?


    Jack left, and now only Roan and I remained.


    He turned around, encircling me on the sofa, his long arms imprisoning me. His eyes were affectionate, and a slight smile yed on his lips.


    ¡°Baby sister, please guide me in the rest of our lives.¡±


    The end,


    The next story is even more exciting.

 Chapter 1 My Little Bear God

    After being adopted, my nominal older brother gave me a teddy bear.


    I made a wish to the teddy bear, and it granted any request.


    At the age of eighteen, I made a wish that my brother would love me as much as I loved him.


    But the teddy bear failed.


    Later, in the headlines of North Downs news.


    He was caught kissing a slightly famous female celebrity inside a car.


    And that female celebrity bore a resemnce to me.


    Afterward, I made another wish to the teddy bear, ¡°I hope I never love my brother again.¡±


    My brother started going insane.


    ¡°Melody, have you seen the news?¡±


    I lifted my eyelids, snapping out of confusion.


    My senior handed me the phone; she also knew my brother was the Ashburn in the headline.


    It was a short video, merely five seconds.


    In a dimly lit underground parking lot, Sophia, dressed in a pure white dress, casually sat in the passenger seat.


    Ashburn, in a tailored suit, gently bent down and nted a careful kiss.


    I stared nkly at the rey button, still until my senior nudged me to wake me up.


    Seeing my pale face, my senior thought I was unwell and offered to take me back to the dorm.


    I waved my hand, indicating that I was fine, hastily bidding farewell to my senior and leaving.Copyright N?v/el/Dra/ma.Org.


    My pace went from faster to gradually stopping, abruptly halting on the long path of the school.


    I lowered my head to pick up my phone but saw my own pale face on the ck screen.


    Iughed self-deprecatingly. In fact, I had expected this day toe.


    It¡¯s just¡­ I didn¡¯t expect it to be Sophia¡­


    Sophia, who bears a resemnce to me.


    I have a secret, a secret that no one else knows except for Ashburn and me.


    When I turned eighteen, I made my only birthday wish, hoping that Ashburn would like me too.


    Mom picked me up on Christmas Day, so every year on my birthday, I would receive both a birthday gift and a Christmas gift.


    On December 31st, at 11:59 PM, I added my New Year¡¯s wish.


    We leaned against each other, watching the fireworks on the balcony, yet neither of us was watching the fireworks.


    My palms were sweaty with nervousness as I nervously spoke:


    ¡°Ashburn, I like you, not in the brotherly way.¡±


    I saw the fireworks in his eyes quickly fade away, reced by an icy look I had never seen before.


    ¡°Do you know what you¡¯re saying?¡±


    I helplessly looked into his eyes, attempting to find a hint of warmth, but it ended in failure.


    I lowered my head, not letting him see the tears welling up.


    ¡°Ashburn, forget it. Pretend I never said anything.¡±


    From that moment on, we were no longer siblings who often stuck together but two strangers in the same family.

 Chapter 2 My Little Bear God

    I didn¡¯t go back to the dormitory; instead, I went back to the single apartment he bought for me.All text ? N?velD(r)a''ma.Org.


    I held my phone, contemting whether to call him and, if so, in what capacity.


    As a sister or an admirer?


    Should I call to ask him why he didn¡¯t tell me about his rtionship or why he chose a woman simr to me?


    But do I really want to ask? Can¡¯t I see that he likes me? He is.


    Just then, the phone screen lit up.


    It was Sophia being interviewed. Looking at her face, I couldn¡¯t help but feel ufortable.


    Sophia is a good woman; through this interview alone, I could tell she was gracious, refined, and gentle.


    But when she turned around, revealing the small bear plush on her bag, that¡¯s when I truly fell apart.


    That bear, once the support and recipient of all my love, was now there.


    It was the beginning of Ashburn and me.


    When my mom brought me home, I was already four years old.


    I was afraid of this unfamiliar home, scared of the empty room. Although my parents were kind to me, I didn¡¯t know what to do.


    Ashburn gave me a magic bear plush, telling me that I could share all my secrets with the bear. Whether I was scared or happy, the bear would fulfill all my wishes.


    So, one night, I told the bear that I was afraid of the shadows on the balcony of my bedroom. The next day, a small light was installed in my room, shining all night.


    Or, I secretly told the bear that I wanted to eat tangyuan (sweet rice dumplings). The next day, the nanny brought me a bowl of tangyuan, sweet and delicious.


    For me, that little bear was the only magical bear in the world.


    However, it broke for the first time when I told it, ¡°I like Ashburn.¡±


    I forgave it, after all, every god has moments of negligence.


    My little bear was no exception.


    The phone rang, and my gaze slowly shifted from the small bear on Sophia¡¯s bag to the caller¡¯s name.


    ¡°Hello.¡±


    I didn¡¯t speak. Just this one word was enough to make tears well up in my eyes.


    ¡°Melody.¡±


    It was Ashburn.

 Chapter 3 My Little Bear God

    I have epted the offer from Parsons School of Design, and I will be going there early in the new year. However, I haven¡¯t told anyone, whether it¡¯s my family or my school.


    In fact, my mentor had advised me to study abroad long ago, and at that time, I told her that there were still some things to take care of in my home country.Copyright N?v/el/Dra/ma.Org.


    She asked me, ¡°Is there anything more important than going to Parsons?¡±


    At that time, I firmly replied, ¡°Yes, he is more important than anything else.¡±


    I deliberately chose a time when Ashburn was at work to return home. However, when I opened the door, I saw him sitting in the corridor, looking up at me as I entered.


    I was stunned, unsure of what expression to make. I just sat next to him, pretending to casually change my slippers.


    ¡°Hi, Ashy.¡±


    ¡°Umm.¡±


    Other than these two words, we didn¡¯t speak again.


    I couldn¡¯t stand the silence, so I stood up and walked towards the second floor.


    But Ashburn grabbed my wrist, lowered his head, and didn¡¯t look at me.


    ¡°Ashy, what¡¯s wrong?¡±


    He still didn¡¯t say anything, but after a long time, he finally let go of my wrist.


    Only when I walked far away did I hear a faint voice behind me.


    ¡°I want to be with you.¡±


    I knew he figured out that I deliberately timed my return home, and I knew he intentionally waited for me here.


    But since he didn¡¯t say it, I pretended not to understand.


    Just like he didn¡¯t say he loved me, and I pretended not to know.


    Or that he didn¡¯t say he chose Sophia just because she resembled me to some extent, and I also pretended not to know.


    Looking at the bear ced in the center of the bedroom, I copsed to the ground a feeble heap.


    ¡°Bear, I don¡¯t want to like him anymore.¡±


    At the dinner table, my parents talked about Sophia, saying they didn¡¯t mind her being an actress and asked Ashburn to bring her home for them to meet.


    Ashburn remained silent for a while before saying, ¡°If there¡¯s a chance.¡±


    If there¡¯s a chance, I think I don¡¯t want to love Ashburn anymore.


    Ashburn drove me back to the apartment, but I didn¡¯t sit in the passenger seat as usual.


    ¡°Come here.¡±


    I shook my head and didn¡¯t move.


    ¡°Come here.¡±


    He said it again, and I could sense him suppressing his temper.


    But I also had a temper. I didn¡¯t want to go, just didn¡¯t want to go, and no one could force me.


    Seeing that I didn¡¯t move, Ashburn got out of the car, opened the back door, and tried to pull me into the passenger seat.


    He pulled me so hard that it hurt, and tears and anger erupted in an instant.


    But I was still afraid my parents would hear, so I asked him softly:


    ¡°Why do you want me toe over? Do you want to treat me like her? Just like what was captured on camera?¡±


    I looked into Ashburn¡¯s eyes, seeking an answer from within.


    He suddenly let go of my hand, and a trace of panic shed in his eyes.

 Chapter 4 My Little Bear God

    In the end, I won; he couldn¡¯t answer my question.


    I pretended to sleep in the back seat all the way, but in reality, I was squinting at the passing streetlights.


    The car stopped steadily in the underground parking lot.


    I didn¡¯t want to get out of the car and pretended to still be asleep.


    Ashburn nced at me through the rearview mirror and got out of the car quietly.


    I sighed and finally got out of the car, heading upstairs.


    In the middle of the night, I was awakened by the sound of the password locks, but I didn¡¯t get up to see who it was.


    This apartment has severalyers of security, and only two people know the password.


    The visitor moved very lightly, even without shoes to avoid waking me up.


    But as soon as he entered, I smelled a strong scent of alcohol.


    I was about to sit up to see who this drunkard was when he beat me to it and sat in front of my bed.


    Without turning on the light, the city¡¯s neon lights cast a surreal glow on his face.


    Suddenly, it felt like I had gone back to before I turned eighteen.


    I felt Ashburn¡¯s hand gently caressing my face, tender and warm, like my teddy bear.


    I just let my eyes tremble lightly, but it startled him, and he quickly withdrew his hand, holding his breath, afraid of being caught by me.


    I feel someone sitting in front of my bed.


    Without turning on the light, the city¡¯s neon lights cast a surreal glow on his face.


    Suddenly, it felt like I had gone back to before I turned eighteen.All text ? N?velD(r)a''ma.Org.


    I felt Ashburn¡¯s hand gently caressing my face, tender and warm, like my teddy bear.


    my eyes just had a slight tremble, but it startled him, and he quickly withdrew his hand, holding his breath, afraid of being caught by me.


    After confirming that I was still asleep, he became bolder.


    With my eyes closed, I felt dry lips covering mine.


    The next morning, when I opened my eyes, the first thing I saw was that teddy bear.

 Chapter 5 My Little Bear God

    Ashburn and I tacitly refrained from contacting each other, putting that night¡¯s events out of our minds.


    This was our usual game.


    I shuttled between school and the apartment, busy with my graduation project, attempting to make all news about Ashburn disappear in this way.


    But asionally, I still heard news about him from others.


    ¡°That Sophia has clearly improved her resourcestely, probably from her boyfriend.¡±


    ¡°I¡¯m so envious. That Ashburn, rich and handsome, willing to spend money on his girlfriend. Look at my boyfriend, Ugh.¡±


    Every time I heard these things, I wondered, where could I go to stop thinking about him?


    The teddy bear he sent me was ced by my bedside.All text ? N?velD(r)a''ma.Org.


    I made a wish to it, wishing not to love Ashburn anymore.


    But my teddy bear, it seemed to have fallen from god to be a devil.


    As long as I said that to it, Ashburn woulde over in the evening with a strong smell of alcohol.


    I never opened my eyes, and he assumed that I didn¡¯t know.


    It seemed like we were ying a game of stubbornness, waiting to see who would give in first , whether I would open my eyes first or he would drink himself to death.


    However, soon, another man appeared in my life.

 Chapter 6 My Little Bear God

    My advisor asked me to help her invigte an exam, and I agreed.


    What was initially a boring proctoring time turned interesting due to Patton¡¯s mischief.


    I noticed he finished writing the paper early, without bothering to check it. He was holding a mirror, seemingly self-absorbed. I thought he was just a narcissistic guy.


    However, when the sunlight shone in my eyes while sitting on the tform, I looked towards the source of the light. Patton raised his eyebrows and gestured for me to look at his desk.


    I walked over with a serious expression, only to find a butterfly created by sunlight on his desk.


    Patton moved the mirror, and the butterfly pped its wings on the desk, as if it wanted to fly away.


    I chuckled, and confiscated his ¡°crime¡± tool.


    I mouthed to him: ¡°Exam!¡±


    Patton looked defeated, put away his pen, and went up to submit his paper.


    After collecting the papers, Patton didn¡¯t leave immediately. He came over, and I thought he wanted me to return his mirror. I handed it to him, but he didn¡¯t take it. Hands in his pockets, he stood there like a stubborn child.


    ¡°Are you okay from that day?¡±


    I tried to recall, not realizing which day he was referring to. I asked him.


    ¡°The day you were squatting on the road, and then¡­¡±


    I thought about it. It should be the day I found out about Ashburn and Sophia¡¯s rtionship. I squatted down on the campus, feeling lost. There was a male ssmate who thought I was unwell due to my period.


    But I didn¡¯t pay attention to what he looked like. My mind was full of thoughts about Ashburn. I left without even saying thank you.


    ¡°Why are you so stern? Weren¡¯t you happy when you saw the butterfly just now?¡±


    I ignored him and walked straight out. Patton, however, was persistent, insisting on chatting beside me.


    ¡°Little boy, I don¡¯t have time for small talk with you.¡±


    ¡°What? Little boy? I¡¯m one year older than you. I just started schoolte because I was sick when I was a child. In terms of age, you¡¯re still my younger sister!¡±


    Hearing that term, I became even less inclined to talk.All text ? N?velD(r)a''ma.Org.


    ¡°Well, fine, I¡¯m out of here.¡±


    I didn¡¯t take Patton seriously, but Ashburn seemed to treat him as a formidable enemy.

 Chapter 7 My Little Bear God

    I knew it all along ¨C Ashburn was fully aware of my whereabouts, but I never took it seriously. It¡¯s just this time; he seemed genuinely angry.


    This time, I didn¡¯t make a wish to the teddy bear, but he still came.


    Not bothering to conceal anything, he directly walked in wearing his slippers.


    I naturally sensed Ashburn¡¯s unusual behavior, so I sat up as he entered.


    The familiar scent of alcohol lingered. I didn¡¯t turn on the lights, but I was sure he saw my furrowed brow..


    Ashburn turned back to change his clothes, dissipating most of the alcohol smell beforeing in.


    As soon as he entered, he couldn¡¯t control himself and pounced on me.


    I didn¡¯t resist; I just softly asked him, ¡°How much did you drink?¡±N?velDrama.Org: text ? owner.


    He looked at me in the light from outside the window, ¡°I didn¡¯t drink, you know.¡±


    Iughed, and he finally admitted it.


    Admitted that he didn¡¯t drink alcohol at all, but he had to use alcohol as a cover toe over.


    His body was full of alcohol, but when he kissed me, there was no taste.


    ¡°Why did youe here?¡±


    ¡°Melody, stay away from that man.¡±


    I looked into his eyes, unable to distinguish whether the person before me was weak or brave.


    ¡°You can go find Sophia; why can¡¯t I¡­¡±


    Before I could finish speaking, Ashburn silenced me with a kiss.


    There was a hint of a bloody taste in our mouth, as if trying to tear each other apart.


    I struggled, but he tightly restrained me.


    He released me, wiping away my tears, but I turned my head away.


    ¡°Ashburn, don¡¯t forget. Your girlfriend is Sophia, and I¡¯m just your sister.¡±


    Seemingly stung by my words, he propped himself up and fled, leaving me alone.


    Ashburn, you coward.

 Chapter 8 My Little Bear God

    Since then, Ashburn didn¡¯te to see me for a week.


    I went home, gathered all the documents for my visa application, and coincidentally, Mom was there.


    Mom looked at the dark circles under my eyes, gently touching my face, and I rubbed against her hand.


    ¡°Haven¡¯t been resting well, have you?¡±


    I shook my head, telling Mom not to worry, just busy with my final project.


    ¡°It¡¯s okay. Even if you can¡¯t graduate, you can go help your dad and your brother.¡±


    I didn¡¯t say anything. Family ties were the biggest barrier between us, and I didn¡¯t want to get involved in the family business.


    Seeing me silent, Mom also knew that I didn¡¯t like interference in the family business, so she pulled me aside to talk about some mother-daughter chitchat.


    ¡°Honey, your birthday ising up.¡±


    Only at that moment did I realize that Christmas and my birthday were approaching.Copyright N?v/el/Dra/ma.Org.


    But I couldn¡¯t summon even a hint of excitement. People reach a certain age and no longer feel enthusiastic about birthdays.


    ¡°What do you want this year? Mom will hide it under the Christmas tree for you.¡±


    I remained silent for a moment. ¡°I want a talking teddy bear.¡±


    Mom¡¯s crispughter echoed through the vi, teasing me, ¡°My girl is still a child, still liking teddy bears.¡±


    I nodded. Yes, I still liked teddy bears.


    ¡°For thest time, Mom. After this Christmas, I won¡¯t like teddy bears anymore.¡±


    ¡°No, Melody can like teddy bears no matter how old you are.¡±


    I hesitated for a moment but shook my head.


    No more, Mom. Don¡¯t like teddy bears anymore.

 Chapter 9 My Little Bear God

    The Christmas atmosphere began to fill the streets.


    Patton, who somehow found out about my birthday, kept pestering me every day, asking what gift I wanted.


    I told him that I didn¡¯t need anything. But Patton didn¡¯t listen, always busy with something, but the frequency of him reaching out to me had decreased a lot these days.


    My final project was also nearingpletion. I immersed myself in the design studio, creating the final piece-a wedding dress.


    It was the wedding dress I had drawn in my notebook at the age of fifteen.


    Back then, I had fantasized countless times about wearing my own wedding dress and marrying Ashburn.


    He was the one who made me fall in love with fashion design, and now, using fashion design, I had to say goodbye to him.


    As the wedding dress was finished, Christmas arrived.


    I hadn¡¯t seen Ashburn for two weeks, the longest separation between us.


    I was nning to go home as scheduled but was stopped by a call from Patton.


    ¡°Come on, let¡¯s go somewhere.¡±


    I nced at the watch, realizing I could dy a little longer. I followed him to the art studio.


    He asked me to open the door, and as it creaked open, a huge oil painting unfolded before me-a blue butterfly surrounded by several origami butterflies.


    Patton¡¯s triumphant voice echoed in my ears.


    ¡°How is it? Looks good, right? Birthday present!¡±


    I didn¡¯t say anything, just silently stared at the painting.


    Patton thought I was stunned and came over to look.


    ¡°Why aren¡¯t you saying anything? Don¡¯t you like it?¡±


    I shook my head. I knew his intentions, but I couldn¡¯t respond to his love anymore.


    ¡°Patton, thank you, but¡­¡±


    ¡°No ¡®but¡¯! Save it forter!¡±


    Patton covered his ears, refusing to look at me, as if that could make him not hear my rejection.


    ¡°Okay, well, thank you anyway.¡±


    He dropped me off at the school gate, and just as I turned around to leave, Ashburn arrived to pick me up.Property ? of N?velDrama.Org.

 Chapter 10 My Little Bear God

    Ashburn saw me with Patton, his face darkening as he took long strides forward, pulling me away.


    Patton, who had intended to talk to me, was interrupted by Ashburn.Property ? of N?velDrama.Org.


    ¡°Melody, it¡¯s gettingte, time to go home.¡±


    I apologized to Patton with a look, said goodbye, and got into the back seat with Ashburn.


    Once inside the car, Ashburn didn¡¯t start driving. He just sat there in the driver¡¯s seat, locking eyes with Patton.


    I didn¡¯t know what the two of them saw in each other¡¯s gaze, but it seemed somewhat amusing to me.


    ¡°Ashy, let¡¯s go.¡±


    Ashburn withdrew his gaze, looking at me through the rearview mirror with a deep voice.


    ¡°Come here.¡±


    I knew if I didn¡¯tply this time, I didn¡¯t know what Ashburn might explode in front of Patton. So, I got off and took the front passenger seat.


    I turned to wave goodbye to Patton, but Ashburn raised the car window, blocking our line of sight.


    We didn¡¯t talk much on the way home. I couldn¡¯t pretend to sleep in the front seat, and the atmosphere was awkward.


    ¡°Have you been busytely?¡±


    In the end, Ashburn softened first.


    I replied that I was just busy with my final project.


    ¡°What do you want to do after graduation?¡±


    I remained silent. Although I had already decided to study at Parsons, I didn¡¯t want to tell him. I don¡¯t know when it happened, but Ashburn is no longer my go-to person to share things with.


    ¡°If you haven¡¯t figured it out, take your time.¡±


    I continued to remain silent, not wanting to lie to him but also not willing to disclose my ns.


    Ashburn, seeing my silence, pulled over to the side of the road.


    I turned to look at him, and he unfastened his seatbelt, leaning over to kiss me.


    I pulled away, ¡°Are you crazy, Ashburn, you really are.¡±


    His hands were still on my face, and the fire in his eyes threatened to engulf me.


    ¡°Patton¡­ did he touch you? Where did he touch you? Did you hold hands? Did you kiss? Did you go to bed together?¡±


    With each question, he drew closer, and my smile deepened.


    ¡°Ashburn, the things between me and him, I think you know better than I do.¡±


    ¡°Didn¡¯t those men following me tell you? The things about me holding hands, kissing, and going to bed with him!¡±

 Chapter 11 My Little Bear God

    When Ashburn and I returned home, we both had stern faces. My parents tried their best to liven up the atmosphere, but it was still in vain.


    My mom pushed me under the Christmas tree and told me to find a gift.


    I randomly picked one since Christmas and birthday wishes were not likely toe true anyway.


    My parents were delighted, urging me to unwrap the gift quickly. I reluctantly put on a smile, not wanting to reject their kindness.


    However, the moment I opened it, I was stunned.


    It was a teddy bear, identical to the one Ashburn had given me.


    I looked up at Ashburn, and he was looking at me too.


    Mom was my Santa us, I always knew that she was more reliable than my teddy bear god.


    ¡°Melody, press its heart.¡±


    Facing my mom¡¯s expectant gaze, I gently pressed the heart of the teddy bear and felt something hard.


    ¡°I love you, I love you, I love you.¡±


    Three ¡°I love you¡± messages, from Dad, Mom, and Ashburn.


    I hugged my parents tightly, but my gaze was fixed on Ashburn in front of me.


    ¡°Thank you, I love you.¡±


    Not that I love you all, but that I love you.


    These were the true feelings of two timid souls hidden among the crowd.


    After chatting with my parents and eating cake, I wearily returned to my bedroom.


    I ced the teddy bear in its usual spot and began writing a letter at my desk.


    I know that there is always something blocking between me and Ashburn.


    When I was eighteen, I was willing to break through for him. At twenty-one, I lost that courage.Copyright N?v/el/Dra/ma.Org.


    On the contrary, Ashburn, at twenty, was a coward, but at twenty-three, he wanted to be brave.


    We, the timing wasn¡¯t right.


    It¡¯s okay. In five days, I would leave this Ashburn-filled world.

 Chapter 12 My Little Bear God

    Before leaving, I met Patton onest time.


    We agreed to meet at the school¡¯s caf¨¦, where we could see students running freely on the yground.


    Patton still had that carefree smile on his face. I knew his family was well-off, so I personally made a Christmas gift for him.


    I gestured for him to open it, and inside was a bow tie I designed.


    ¡°Wow! You¡¯re really talented!¡±


    Patton took it out and immediately tied it around his neck, pairing it with a T-shirt, which made me burst intoughter.


    ¡°Patton, thank you.¡±


    ¡°Why do you always say thank you?¡±


    The way he looked at me was simr to how I used to look at Ashburn.


    So, what he meant, no one understood better than I did.


    ¡°Patton, I don¡¯t want to hold you back, string you along. I can¡¯t ept someone else¡¯s love right now.¡±


    ¡°Do you understand?¡±


    I tried to express it gently, not wanting to hurt the feelings of this infatuated boy.


    Patton felt a moment of mncholy but quickly snapped out of it.


    If I were half as free and easy as he is, I wouldn¡¯t be in this mess today.N?velDrama.Org: text ? owner.


    ¡°If I wait for you, maybe I will, maybe I won¡¯t. Who knows.¡±


    I smiled. Yes, who knows about the things in life.


    I bid him farewell, hoping he would encounter someone better in the future.

 Chapter 13 My Little Bear God

    Before boarding the ne to the United States, I sent a few packages to my family.


    On December 31st, I was about to celebrate New Year¡¯s Eve on the ne.


    ¡°Attention to passengers traveling to the New York area in the United States. Your flight is about to depart. Please have your carry-on items ready, show your boarding pass, and proceed to Gate 01 for boarding.¡±


    I picked up my few pieces of luggage and headed towards the boarding gate.


    ¡°Melody!¡±


    Ashburn¡¯s voice came from behind me, but I didn¡¯t want to turn around.


    At this point, things could have been let go for both of us. Why entangle ourselves further and drag ourselves into a quagmire?


    But Ashburn didn¡¯t see it that way. He must obtain what he wanted.


    So, he grabbed me, preventing me from leaving.


    Fifteen minutester, the cabin would be closed. We had only fifteen minutes.


    ¡°Don¡¯t go.¡±


    I looked at him, and his eyes were filled with anxiety.


    ¡°Ashy, I¡¯m not nevering back. I¡¯m just going for further studies.¡±


    Ashburn shook his head. He understood that my leaving now meantpletely letting go.


    ¡°Then, what does the letter and the wedding dress you left mean?¡±


    ¡°Gifts for you and Sophia. I designed them myself. If they don¡¯t fit, have them adjusted.¡±


    Sadness showed in Ashburn¡¯s eyes. Perhaps he also didn¡¯t understand why we hade to this point today.


    But I understood more than he did. Between the two of us, cowardice outweighed courage.All text ? N?velD(r)a''ma.Org.


    ¡°You know I don¡¯t like her.¡±


    ¡°What does that matter?¡± I smiled. ¡°Ashy, not everyone can be with the one they like.¡±


    ¡°Sometimes, it¡¯s just that split second, or maybe just one word. Do you understand?¡±


    I thought Ashburn was smarter than me; he must have understood by now.


    I boarded the ne heading to New York as I counted down to the arrival of the New Year:


    ¡°5, 4, 3, 2, 1¡±


    ¡°I hope I never love Ashburn again.¡±


    ¡°I hope my little teddy bear remains forever a god.¡±

 Chapter 14 My Little Bear God

    After getting off the ne, I opened my phone, and the headline news was about Sophia and Ashburn breaking up.


    I clicked to read more, and Sophia had posted on Social media, saying that although the rtionship was short-lived, it was warm.


    Ashburn, on the other hand, posted something entirely unrted to the rtionship.


    ¡°The morning star revolves around the moon.¡±


    I knew what he was talking about, but I didn¡¯t want to dwell on it anymore.


    I ced all the teddy bears in my apartment.


    Let the talking teddy bear apany the obedient teddy bear ¨C one listens to love, and the other speaks love. I thought they wouldn¡¯t feel lonely.


    After my parents learned about my decision to study abroad, they didn¡¯t say anything. They just transferred some money to my ount.


    They asked me to rent arger apartment, not to work like others, and to go wherever I wanted to y. While I was young, I should spend my timevishly.


    I promised to do so, but in reality, I¡¯m just trying to quit Ashburn in New York.


    Ashburn messaged me, saying that he had mistakenly taken Sophia for me, and he apologized to Sophia and he promised to create rumors and give her more resources.Copyright N?v/el/Dra/ma.Org.


    He and Sophia had no connection whatsoever.


    However, I just nced at the message without replying.

 Chapter 15 My Little Bear God

    In school, I am also something of a celebrity. Professors praise my talent, and I have many admirers. However, I have never agreed to be with anyone.


    Just as I told Patton before, I haven¡¯t moved on from my love with Ashburn.


    Between the two of us, the love is too deep, the missing is too much, and it is difficult to extricate oneself.


    I think it¡¯s not necessarily a bad thing. At least, it allowed me to experience love. I poured all this love into my designs. The following Christmas, I hosted a fashion exhibition.


    The theme was ¡°Love of the Teddy Bear God.¡±


    On the first day of the exhibition, Ashburn came. I watched as he carefully examined my designs, finally stopping at a suit.


    I believe he also noticed that it was a suit matching the wedding dress he gave him.


    He stood there for a long time amidst the crowd, frozen in ce.


    It wasn¡¯t until the exhibition closed that I approached him to chat.


    ¡°Do you like it?¡±


    He didn¡¯t look at me, but I could feel the crimson in his eyes.


    ¡°It¡¯s beautiful.¡±


    I nodded, inviting him toe to the apartment.


    He didn¡¯t agree. He said he only came to deliver the exhibit.


    With that said, he took out the wedding dress from the car.


    Outside the exhibition hall, one person held the wedding dress, and the other faced the suit inside the hall.


    That was enough.


    ¡°Ashy, does the Teddy Bear God really exist?¡±


    ¡°If you believe, then it exists.¡±


    We tacitly understood each other, just like when we yed games before, restoring our normal sibling rtionship.Property ? of N?velDrama.Org.


    We both felt remorse in our hearts, but it couldn¡¯t be undone.

 Chapter 16 My Little Bear God- Ashburn Extra

    Ashburn Side Story:


    I loved her earlier than she loved me.


    Since Melody came to my house, I liked her.


    As the heir to the family Corporation, I was burdened with responsibilities from the moment I was born.N?velDrama.Org: text ? owner.


    Eat without talking, sleep without speaking, everything must be first.


    Even so, no one would praise me.


    Only she would timidly say, ¡°My brother is really amazing!¡±


    If you ask me when exactly I fell in love with her, I really can¡¯t exin.


    But when I came to my senses, I was constantly watching her. When she wasn¡¯t around, I felt like something was missing from my heart.


    In the early days when Melody came to our home, she was bullied outside and was afraid when she returned home.


    I deliberately bought a teddy bear, opened its belly, and installed a wireless recording pen. As long as she spoke, I could hear it.

 Chapter 17 My Little Bear God

    My silly little sister just wanted some insignificant things but didn¡¯t dare to ask.N?velDrama.Org: text ? owner.


    Sometimes it was a bowl of sweet dumplings, sometimes it was a deskmp.


    I arranged everything for her without exception.


    She said, ¡°This teddy bear is my God!¡±


    I smiled and touched her head, hoping she would always believe in the Teddy Bear God.


    Until she told the teddy bear that she liked me.


    I was delighted because I loved her too.


    I was flustered because I couldn¡¯t ept her.


    I knew that the two of us could never have a future, but I still allowed her feelings to grow. I cowardly enjoyed her love but didn¡¯t dare to respond with any intention.


    I am a coward.

 Chapter 18 My Little Bear God

    On my twentieth New Year¡¯s Eve, I learned to smoke for the first time.


    It turns out that inhaling smoke into my lungs really can¡¯t take her out of my heart.


    But I stubbornly thought it was because I didn¡¯t smoke enough.


    Since then, I avoided her, acted coldly towards her, but hoped she would love me forever.


    I am a despicable coward.


    One day, at a dinner gathering where I saw Sophia, I was smoking. When I noticed her approaching, I immediately extinguished the cigarette.


    But upon closer inspection, I realized it wasn¡¯t Melody. My spirits instantly dropped, and I drank several sses of alcohol.N?velDrama.Org: text ? owner.


    I missed Melody, but I couldn¡¯t go see her.


    I made a mistake; I actually mistook Sophia for Melody.


    Looking at her face, I couldn¡¯t control myself. Since I had been drinking, I gently kissed her.


    But at the moment before the kiss, I suddenly sobered up.


    I am a bastard and a coward.


    My actions with Sophia were captured by the media, and Sophia asked me to create a fake scandal with her.


    I knew I was wrong that day. Not only did I agree to her request, but I also provided her with many resources.


    But I also, in a very despicable way, wanted to know what would happen if Melody found out about me and Sophia.


    So I bought an ordinary teddy bear and gave it to Sophia.


    I pped myself in the face. When ites to being a jerk, probably no one in the world can surpass me.

 Chapter 19 My Little Bear God

    Melody seemed very calm, which made me uneasy.


    I asked her toe home with me, but somehow, I returned home earlier, perhaps having a premonition.


    A premonition that she would avoid me.


    I grabbed her wrist, many words were on the tip of my tongue, but I suppressed them tightly.


    I wanted to ask her if she still loved me, maybe we¡­


    No more maybes. Since the moment I rejected her, there were no more maybes.All text ? N?velD(r)a''ma.Org.


    We erupted into an argument in the car. See, I know she still cared about my affair with Sophia.


    I was delighted that she still cared about me. If possible, we¡¯d better entangle each other for a lifetime.


    No one says ¡°I love you,¡± but we love each other.


    I couldn¡¯t control myself and went to find Melody, but I was afraid she would find out, so I sprinkled some alcohol on my clothes.


    If she woke up, I would pretend to be drunk.


    If she woke up, I would pretend to be drunk.


    But she didn¡¯t wake up, so I kissed her, and I felt it was a gift from her.


    I sent her teddy bear God to her side, hoping to let her know that the teddy bear God had always been with her.


    That¡¯s good this way, even though we¡¯re not together, she still has the teddy bear.


    But Melody actually made a wish to the teddy bear God not to love me anymore.


    Although I knew it was just an angry remark, I couldn¡¯t let go of the uneasiness in my heart.


    Repeating the same old tricks, every night I went to see her. I was like a pervert, a pervert who couldn¡¯t get love.


    Until Patton appeared, breaking the bnce I had set.

 Chapter 20 My Little Bear God

    I went mad.


    I deliberately woke Melody up. I just want her to see me going crazy. I want her to feel pity for me ande back to me.


    She said she was just my sister, and I woke up in an instant.


    This identity was a gap that we could never cross.


    Mon found me and wanted to prepare a gift for Melody.All text ? N?velD(r)a''ma.Org.


    She said Melody wanted a talking teddy bear.


    ¡°Then let it say ¡®I love you.''¡±


    Mom didn¡¯t know how much selfishness I mixed in, just praising me for being thoughtful.


    Yes, I was so considerate, even my own mother couldn¡¯t see through it.


    On Melody¡¯s birthday, I went to pick her up and saw her with Patton.


    I had to admit, I was insanely jealous.


    If I weren¡¯t her brother, just her ssmate, could our situation change?


    I went mad. Seeing her with another man, I truly went mad.


    I didn¡¯t care about our identities, regardless of how much impact being together would have on the family Group.


    At that moment, I thought, we should be together.


    I realized it, but I missed the best opportunity.


    She was no longer willing.

 Chapter 21 My Little Bear God

    I received a letter along with a wedding dress handmade by Melody. There weren¡¯t many words, but it left me utterly lost.


    [Ashburn: I loved you, but I don¡¯t love you anymore.]


    From the moment I entered the airport, I knew, deep down, that I was toote.


    The courage that came toote, defeated by my past weakness, was powerless.


    At the airport, I counted down, ¡°5, 4, 3, 2, 1¡­¡±Copyright N?v/el/Dra/ma.Org.


    I hope my Melody is forever free.


    May the teddy bear God, forever and ever, guard her by her side.


    Just like the morning star, forever orbiting around the moon.


    I lived a humble life under resentment, until I met her and began to understand love and dignity. However, the cost was paid with blood.


    To protect my blood rtives, I lived a life without dignity.


    I kept a sin hidden for her,


    Until I met the person who nted a rose seed for me with her own hands.


    The end.


    The next story is even more exciting.

 Chapter 1 Blood Roses

    01


    Under my mother¡¯s house, in the night.


    Jamie unexpectedly pulled me over, confessing loudly in front of his girlfriend Kelly.


    ¡°Olivia, I loved you when I first met you!¡±


    ¡°p!¡± A resounding p came across my face.


    Resentment filled Kelly¡¯s eyes.


    My head was buzzing, Kelly is my younger sister.


    Jamie shielded me in his arms, his broad back blocking Kelly¡¯s subsequent attacks.


    I caught a faint scent of roses emanating from his body.Property ? of N?velDrama.Org.


    In a daze, I pieced together those fragmented scenes from the beginning.

 Chapter 2 Blood Roses

    As I walked out of Mr. Galer¡¯s office, I heard people talking about me under their breath as I tried to fix my dress.


    I hurried back to my desk, not saying a word. A middle-aged man¡¯s voice came from behind me.


    ¡°Don¡¯t pack up your things just yet. There¡¯s a meeting at 5:30.¡±


    A chorus ofints buzzed.


    Three hourster, in the restroom near thepany, I vomited.


    Brushing aside the disheveled hair, the mirror reflected a shattered and cold face.


    It¡¯s just this beautiful face that earned me the opportunity to be promoted after just a week of internship.


    At the meeting, my colleagues chimed in with Mr. Galer¡¯s praise of me. After Mr. Galer left, everyone started chanting, ¡°Let¡¯s go out for a treat!¡±


    They chose the most expensive restaurant. Women sat to the side, mocking and ridiculing, while men crowded around, pouring drinks for me.


    It was all routine for me.


    When I left the restroom, the people in the private room had already left, leaving behind a mess.


    I summoned the waiter and paid arge sum in cash from my pocket.


    I am not short of money, because there are always men around me who force money on me just to get a taste of my beauty.


    Exiting the restaurant, a car stopped as I raised my hand. I got in and opened the food delivery app.


    A table full of delicacies, yet I didn¡¯t take a single bite. My hunger grew.N?velDrama.Org: text ? owner.


    After ordering, I closed my eyes and leaned back on the rear seat, my head spinning.


    Alertness made me forcefully open my eyes, finding a pair of unfriendly eyes in the rearview mirror.


    ¡°Stop the car.¡± I saw the driver turning off the road to my house.


    Silence reigned ahead; the car sped through the night.


    Suddenly, the phone rang. I reflexively answered.


    ¡°Hello, your delivery has arrived. The security won¡¯t open the door; pleasee down to pick it up.¡±


    ¡°Hey, Bro, I¡¯m in the taxi now, youe to the intersection to pick me up.¡± I shouted into the phone, sitting up straight.


    Ten minutester, I stumbled down from the car, still shaken.

 Chapter 3 Blood Roses

    ¡°I ran towards the man standing in the darkness, standing in front of him, gasping, hearing the sound of cars whizzing past behind me.


    The young man in the delivery uniform was tall and robust. He looked at me nkly, tentatively raising the bag in his hand. ¡®Hello, this is¡­¡¯


    I snatched the bag from him and ran towards the building.


    That day was the first time I met Jamie, but I noticed that he was the one who delivered my food every time I ordered takeout after that.


    I didn¡¯t pay much attention to him until he helped me out again.


    That night, after work, I apanied Mr. Galer to socialize. In the KTV private room, there was a man with a big belly next to me, lewdly smiling at me.


    ¡°Mr. Galer, whether this contract seeds or not depends on Olivia¡¯s performance!¡±


    ¡°Hahaha!¡± A chorus of men echoed in the room.


    Enduring the rising disgust in my heart, I squeezed out a seductive smile on my face.


    I picked up the wine ss on the table, closed my eyes, and drank.


    ¡°Apany the boss well tonight, ten thousand will be credited to your ount immediately.¡± Mr. Galer¡¯s instructions in my ear before entering the room.All text ? N?velD(r)a''ma.Org.


    I knew that once I dealt with the pair of plump hands on my shoulder, thepany would earn hundreds of times more than the money I got.


    But my sister Kelly needed this money. She said she was dating a good man, and she needed to dress up, which was also an investment.


    I don¡¯t know how many sses I had, but when I felt the hands crawling up my legs, about to slide into hidden ces, I suddenly stood up and rushed to the bathroom to vomit.


    This was my way of escape every time I faced such a situation; I would intentionally dirty my clothes when I came back.¡±

 Chapter 4 Blood Roses

    Outside the KTV gate, Mr. Galer and the chubby man bid farewell cheerfully, and then he turned back to look at the stains on my clothes, frowned slightly, and pretended to offer me a ride back.


    I politely refused again, saying I didn¡¯t want to dirty his car. In the struggle, I was obviously weak.N?velDrama.Org: text ? owner.


    As I was about to be dragged into the car, a dark figure rushed forward from the front.


    Before I could react, my clothes were covered in greasy food.


    It was the delivery boy who had been delivering food to me. He kept apologizing, but I quietly breathed a sigh of relief.


    Mr. Galer indeed lost interest and insincerely told me to go home early and rest before getting into the car.


    Watching the car drive away, I carefully examined the man in front of me.


    Neat short hair, handsome facial features, a height of over 1. 8 meters, a simple coarse ck work uniform couldn¡¯t conceal the unique youthfulness.


    ¡°Miss Olivia, I¡¯m Jamie.¡± He awkwardly extended a hand to me, then suddenly wiped it on his body in a panic.


    I didn¡¯t shake hands with him, just smiled slightly, took a few steps, stopped, and said, ¡°Thank you.¡±


    Kindness from a stranger, in my dry and withered life, is like the scent of a fresh breeze.


    In my small bathroom, I washed away the dirt and dust, letting the shower cleanse my skin as white as snow.


    ¡°Your only value is your morous appearance.¡± This was what my mother said to me every time she scolded me after I grew up.

 Chapter 5 Blood Roses

    At the age of 6, on my birthday night, Kelly yfully held my small hand and shook it.


    ¡°Dear Olivia, I want to eat the egg tarts from the newly opened shop. I must eat them tonight, I want to eat them.¡±


    Thinking of our father working night shifts and how hard it would be for him, I told Kelly that the shop was too far and promised to buy it for her during the day.


    But she insisted persistently, saying that today was my birthday, and as long as I told Dad that I wanted to eat them, he would definitely bring them back.


    Being the loving sister, I had to give in to her and called our father.


    Our tired father, on his way to buy the egg tarts, got into a car ident.


    After our father¡¯s passing, the already tight financial situation became even more dire. My mother med and scolded me, saying I caused our father¡¯s death.


    I grew up in silence, which also forced me to mature early and gradually grow into a beautiful young girl.


    I went to work to earn a meager sry to support my mother and sister, hoping to atone for the guilt of causing my father¡¯s death.


    I went to work to earn meager wages to support my mother and sister, attempting to atone for the guilt of causing my father¡¯s death.


    However, how could this meager ie fill their desires? During one asion at a bar, while promoting alcohol, I was osted by a gang leader.


    He vited me to the raucousughter of the punks around him.


    The physical pain and hardships in life caused me to develop a hatred towards men.All text ? N?velD(r)a''ma.Org.


    As a person isted and without support, the only one I could cling to was those two women I could call family.


    At least, dragging my exhausted body, I could return each night to a home that was safer than the outside world.

 Chapter 6 Blood Roses

    On the night I was trampled, with the substantial amount of money I brought back, my mother and sister were overjoyed, and their attitude towards me changed.


    Realizing that to maintain this superficially harmonious family atmosphere, I needed more money, I began to cater to men who could provide me with opportunities, bing numb to the envy and mockery around me.Copyright N?v/el/Dra/ma.Org.


    Relying on those men who coveted my beauty, my wealth grew.


    I gave all this money to my mother and moved out, renting a small apartment for myself.


    The vase on the living room table was filled with blood-red roses, and Mr. Galer had someone deliver red roses punctually every three days.


    I had a secret hobby.


    I enjoyed running my fingers over the rose petals and then moving downward, letting the thorns on the stem pierce into my fingertips.


    Since the night of my vition in my youth, although I roamed among men, I only gave them a taste and fiercely guarded myst line of defense.


    The unattainable is always in turmoil, and the favored are always fearless.


    Every man who approached me carried a kind of decayed odor, making me disgusted and instilling fear deep within me.

 Chapter 7 Blood Roses

    On the night when I received my sry, Kelly would inevitablye and knock on my door right on time.


    ¡°Dear sister, you¡¯re bing more and more beautiful.¡± She entered and embraced me.


    In the midst of my usual affection for her, there was a hint of weariness. I had just finished a social engagement, and the money in my hands hadn¡¯t even warmed up.


    It was only then that I noticed Kelly, who took the money, seemed different from usual, and the newly bought yellow skirt made her look particrly youthful.


    ¡°Dear Sister, will youe to Mom¡¯s house tomorrow at seven? I¡¯ve invited my boyfriend toe over.¡± Her face carried a shy expression that I had never seen before.


    My sister was someone who judged based on looks and was a hopeless romantic. What she didn¡¯t know was that every past boyfriend she brought home ended up pestering me endlessly.


    That was also the reason I decided to move out on my own.


    I nned to leave quickly after having a meal the next day.


    When the door of our mother¡¯s house opened, I was shocked to see the man Kelly was intimately arm in arm with.


    The handsome man in a blue suit before me was none other than Jamie, the one who delivered food to me every day.


    Jamie greeted me, acting quite naturally.


    Perhaps I was overthinking it, and though Iforted myself, a woman¡¯s intuition told me things were not that simple.All text ? N?velD(r)a''ma.Org.

 Chapter 8 Blood Roses

    Mom and Kelly started inviting me home for dinner frequently, and Jamie was there every time.


    Since I moved out, besides sending money to my mother every month, I have received almost no invitations from her.


    Home-cooked meals are a soothing remedy for the soul.


    Jamie suddenly entered my family, making the atmosphere warm and cozy.


    It felt like I had returned to the home when my father was alive, and I inexplicably developed a sense of gratitude towards Jamie.


    Unlike the men my sister used to date, Jamie was always courteous and maintained an appropriate distance from me.


    Kelly told me that Jamie had quit his delivery job and was now working at a bigpany.


    Now, nurtured by love, she had transformed from being headstrong to gentle and amiable.


    I caressed her head, listening to her talk about Jamie¡¯s careful care for her.


    In this world, besides my father, Kelly was the one who softened my heart the most. Just like when we were kids, I would give her my toys and favorite foods, anything she liked.


    During this period, due to the changes in my younger sister, although my mother¡¯s tone towards me remained unpleasant, she no longer uttered those harsh words.Property ? 2024 N0(v)elDrama.Org.


    However,pared to the changes in my family, my situation at thepany was evidently not as good.

 Chapter 9 Blood Roses

    Recently, Mr. Galer has been calling me into his office more often, and as soon as I enter, he asks me to close the door.


    My patience with this foul-smelling middle-aged man has reached its limit.


    With my screams echoing, I rush out of Mr. Galer¡¯s office, running towards the elevator under the gaze of my colleagues.


    ¡°You don¡¯t need toe to thepany tomorrow.¡±


    I throw my phone aside, copse onto the bed, and shut myself in.


    This month¡¯s sry is also gone; I gave all the money on me to my mother. Now, I can¡¯t even afford a takeout.


    I open the fridge, finding some noodles and eggs.Property ? 2024 N0(v)elDrama.Org.


    After lying in bed for three days, ¡°Ding dong!¡± The doorbell rings.


    Opening the door, there¡¯s no one outside. The fragrance of flowers wafts in, and I see the neatly arranged red roses sent by Mr. Galer leaning against the wall.


    I throw the roses into the trash can, think for a moment, and then retrieve them.


    The red roses, inserted into the vase, fill the air with a tempting fragrance.


    Tomorrow is payday. What can I give to my mother? I can¡¯t ruin the regained warmth of my family.


    I need money.


    I press the thorny stem of the roses with my fingers.

 Chapter 10 Blood Roses

    On payday evening, empty-handed, I returned home with a hint of anticipation. As expected, amidst my mother¡¯s scolding, I was driven out.


    My beloved sister sat on the sofa, cracking sunflower seeds, indifferent.


    Walking on the street with an empty stomach, I realized the food in the fridge had been finished.


    All the money I received from the men over the years, and not a penny in my pocket.


    My mind was filled with my mother¡¯s sharp words just now.


    ¡°Kelly just having such an excellent boyfriend and you quit your job at this time. You just don¡¯t want us to have a good life! If you hadn¡¯t killed your father, would our family be so difficult?¡±


    ¡°What¡¯s the point of having such a beautiful body if you don¡¯t use it to make money? Why wasn¡¯t it you who died?¡±


    Exhausted, I sat on the steps by the road, and a hand with a box of milk was extended to me.


    With tears in my eyes, I looked up, and the man illuminated by the streetlight appeared like a god descending from the heavens, imposing and handsome.


    It was him again, Jamie.


    Without having time to ponder how he ended up here, I took the milk and poured it into my mouth.


    That night, Jamie took me to a restaurant, ordered a table full of dishes, and watched me eat.Property ? of N?velDrama.Org.


    After dinner, he offered to take me back to my rented apartment. Without calling a cab, I said I wanted to walk back.


    Along the riverbank, I walked ahead of him, silent all the way.


    At the bottom of the apartment building, Jamie handed me a wad of cash, telling me I could call him anytime, no matter what happened.


    Although I refused his money, I smiled at him for the first time.


    In three separate encounters with this man, I found myself in such a disheveled state.


    There was no decadent smell on him that the other men carried with them, and I felt that I didn¡¯t repel him.

 Chapter 11 Blood Roses

    At the foot of the apartment building, Mr. Galer came to look for me. In his ck luxury car, he handed me arge handful of cash. I did not reach out, so he directly stuffed it into my cor and took the opportunity to touch my chest.


    My mother always taught me to use my beauty to gain wealth. I followed her advice, even though she had always treated me poorly.


    Being alone is truly lonely, and I often feel the breath of death in my rented apartment at night.


    Touching the rose petals in the vase, the bright red color helps lift my spirits.


    I can¡¯t lose my family again.


    I need atonement.


    After finishing work one day, I called my mother and told her I wanted toe over. The phone was hung up several times before she picked up.


    ¡°Why are you still looking for us?¡± came the light and indifferent voice from the other end.


    ¡°Mom, I¡¯ve returned to work. I got the money and want toe see you and Kelly,¡± I said in a humble tone.


    ¡°Hurry up ande over! I¡¯ll prepare a richer dinner.¡±Property ? of N?velDrama.Org.


    Listening to my mother¡¯s rapidly changing tone, I could only smile helplessly.


    Entering the house, I saw Kelly lying on the sofa, and the tiny space had no ce for me to sit.


    ¡°Dear sister, you¡¯re here!¡± She said, but her body remained still.


    I was standing there, my mother came out of the kitchen. ¡°Did your boss give you cash again? Otherwise, just transfer it directly to me.¡±


    ¡°Yes. It¡¯s cash.¡±


    My mother stared at me as I opened my bag. She snatched the bag from me and emptied all the money from it. She tossed the empty bag back to me, counting the bills in her hands with joy.


    ¡°A boss is a boss. The feeling of holding a six-figure bill is different.¡±


    ¡°Auntie¡­¡± Jamie¡¯s voice suddenly came from the doorway, we were all startled.


    I didn¡¯t close the door tightly when I entered.

 Chapter 12 Blood Roses

    Kelly jumped off the sofa, coquettishly ran over, and grabbed Jamie¡¯s hand. I saw Jamie gently pull away, his face looking unpleasant.


    During dinner, Jamie suddenly mentioned buying a house and suggested that Kelly move out. But he wore an uneasy expression, saying that he had just joined a newpany and didn¡¯t have that much money.


    My mother avoided the topic, and my hopeless romantic sister insisted on it. Reluctantly, my mother handed over the 100, 000 yuan she had just taken from me and gave it all to Kelly.


    I watched as the money quickly ended up in Jamie¡¯s hands.


    Dinner finished in an awkward atmosphere, and Kelly escorted Jamie downstairs, with no one paying attention to me.


    I quietly followed behind them.Property ? of N?velDrama.Org.


    Downstairs, Jamie asked Kelly to go back; he will drive me home. But Kelly disagreed, saying I could walk back on my own. She turned around arrogantly and asked, ¡°Right, Ollie, don¡¯t you like taking a stroll alone?¡±


    ¡°Then I¡¯ll apany her.¡± Jamie¡¯s voice suddenly rang out in the quiet neighborhood.


    He swiftly pulled me into his arms without looking back.


    ¡°Listen! I love Olivia!¡±


    Both Kelly and I were stunned. Kelly reacted first, walked over, and delivered a hard p to my face.


    I was protected in Jamie¡¯s embrace, his broad back shielding me from Kelly¡¯s subsequent punches and kicks.


    Before I could say anything, I smelled the familiar scent of roses emanating from Jamie.


    Jamie grabbed my hand and pulled me to the car parked by the side of the road, and the car sped away, leaving behind a crying Kelly.

 Chapter 13 Blood Roses

    ¡°So, you can¡¯t even afford a meal, almost copsing on the street, yet you gave all your money to them!¡±


    Jamie deliberately lowered his voice, and I could sense care in his reproachful words.


    The car came to a stop on the side of the road, and Jamie handed me the 100, 000 yuan he had just received.N?velDrama.Org: text ? owner.


    ¡°This was your money. I shouldn¡¯t interfere, but I think you must return it back.¡±


    ¡°If you want to escape from your current life, you need to learn to love yourself!¡±


    I looked at him, tears streaming down my face. ¡°Who are you to lecture me? Who are you to me?¡± My face turned red, and something I had carefully maintained over the years seems to have been pierced by a needle.


    My body had been touched by the dirty hands of many men, and I felt nothing, but at this moment, I felt a bruise on my self-esteem.


    The man in front of me, mature and intelligent, seemed like apletely different person from the young delivery boy I had seen before.


    We weren¡¯t really familiar, but he seemed to understand me very well.


    Without waiting for my questions, Jamie told me a lot of things that night in the parked car by the roadside.


    The first time he saw me rushing towards him like a frightened little rabbit, he fell in love with me at that moment.


    I didn¡¯t even nce at him and hurriedly ran away.


    Out of curiosity and an inexplicable attraction, he wanted to get to know me, understand me.


    He traced where I worked and knew that I ordered takeout almost every night.


    He applied for delivery orders specifically for the route I took, just to let me see him more often.


    He noticed that I always threw away the flowers from the middle-aged man who drove me home but left behind the red roses.


    He started pre-ordering roses for me, sending them every three days.


    He thought I was a money-hungry woman until that night when I was about to faint from hunger.


    ¡°I got close to Kelly just to get closer to you. I thought you only liked rich men, but I¡¯m just a poor guy.¡±


    ¡°Ick confidence.¡±


    ¡°Only today did I realize that the family you sacrificed for is the abyss of your downfall.¡±


    Listening to Jamie¡¯s candid words, I let down my guard.


    I told him about my father¡¯s incident when I was a child.


    My father lost his life because of a phone call from me.


    He said it wasn¡¯t my fault, and I shouldn¡¯t carry burdens that shouldn¡¯t be mine to bear.


    Jamie suggested I resign, and if I wanted, he would take me back to his hometown, where there was a plot ofnd he had once taken care of for his grandmother.


    He said we could build a home there, and he would nt a whole area of roses that I loved at the entrance.


    ¡°Will I be happy?¡± I asked.


    ¡°Yes.¡±

 Chapter 14 Blood Roses

    I submitted my resignation again, angering Mr. Galer. This time, he directly presented two options: sleep with him or produce 200, 000.


    Resolutely, I chose the second option. Jamie became a bright light in my gloomy heart, and I felt a newfound confidence.


    I took out 100, 000 yuan from my bag and threw it onto Mr. Galer¡¯s desk.


    ¡°The other 100, 000 is offset from the youth I spent with you. We are strangers from now on.¡±


    Under Mr. Galer¡¯s dark gaze, I turned and walked away.


    The moment I stepped out of thepany¡¯s gate, I took a deep breath.


    I never expected that one person¡¯s appearance would make me so brave.


    The best feelings are nothing but freedom and love.


    I walked towards Jamie, who waszily leaning against the railing with his hands in his pockets, his eyes full of tenderness and affirmation.


    After bidding farewell to Jamie at the apartment building, it was already dark. I looked up at the lit light in my room, preparing to face the impending storm.


    Using the key to open the door, I received a harsh p from my mother, filled with anger.


    Immediately afterward, Kelly rushed out and grabbed my hair, cursing with offensive words.


    ¡°Daring to seduce my man, you shameless mistress!¡±


    ¡°Don¡¯t think we don¡¯t know how you got that money, shameless creature!¡±


    ¡­


    When they wanted to continue hitting me, I didn¡¯t endure it as usual.


    I grabbed their arms and fiercely shook them off.


    ¡°Enough!¡± I shouted loudly.


    My mother and sister, who had never seen me resist, were startled by this shout and instinctively withdrew their hands.


    ¡°Jamie is someone I knew first.¡±


    ¡°And all the money I earned, every time, was given to you! If I have no money, you all treat me like I¡¯m dead.¡±


    ¡°You only know how to hit me, scold me. When I couldn¡¯t even afford a meal, the first time a man vited me, where were you? Do you know how helpless and painful it was for me at that time? I was so young.¡±


    ¡°Have you ever cared about me? Treated me like a daughter or a sister?¡±


    ¡°You just treat me like a money-printing machine.¡±


    Trembling, I yelled out the grievances buried in my heart for many years.


    Pointing to the door, I made a firm decision: ¡°Get out. From now on, I, Olivia, sever all ties with you!¡±


    While closing the door, I threw a sentence at my mother, revealing a secret I had suppressed for many years.


    ¡°You always me me for causing my father¡¯s death, but did you know it was Kelly who wanted dessert? It was her who forced me to make that call to Dad.¡±


    ¡°Why do you hate me so much?¡±Property ? 2024 N0(v)elDrama.Org.

 Chapter 15 Blood Roses

    I broke ties with my family, lost my job, but felt renewed, realizing how beautiful life could be.


    Because I had a man who treated me sincerely, just like a father.


    Jamie and I discussed our ns. He helped me find a position in hispany, and we would work together. Once we saved enough money, we nned to return to his hometown.


    For a while, Jamie took me to the cinema, coffee shops, and an amusement park¡­


    We fed each other popcorn in the dark cinema;


    We silently gazed at each other in a quiet coffee shop;


    We screamed enthusiastically like two children in the amusement park.


    These ordinary things for a couple were ces I had never been before.


    It was a brief yet shining chapter in my life.


    After lifting my spirits, I also received good news brought by Jamie. He told me to attend an interview at hispany next weekend.Property ? of N?velDrama.Org.


    On the evening before the interview, we went hand in hand to the mall to buy professional attire.


    Jamie said the most attractive moment for him was when I was confident.


    On the way home, passing by a flower shop, Jamie bought 99 red roses.


    He remembered all my preferences.


    The next day, I went confidently to Jamie¡¯spany for the interview.


    Although it was just a receptionist position, I was already very happy.


    The interviewer smiled and nodded when he saw me, asked me a few questions, and it was clear he was satisfied with me.


    I thought everything was going smoothly until he received a phone call.


    After hanging up, the interviewer¡¯s gaze became subtle.


    That kind of look made me ufortable; I was too familiar with the way men looked at me.


    He told me to go home and wait for the news.


    I vaguely felt uneasy.


    When I received the expected call that I failed the interview, Jamieforted me, saying it was okay, and he would help me find another job.


    But I knew it was Mr. Galer¡¯s doing; only he had that authority.


    Before going to sleep, I received a text message from an unknown number.


    ¡°Tomorrow night, at the Harmony Hotel, Room 307.¡±


    Looking at the man sleeping peacefully beside me, I adjusted the nket for him.


    He had been tiredtely, taking on a part-time job after work.


    I deleted the message, not wanting it to trouble Jamie.


    Only I knew how hard-won my current life was.

 Chapter 16 Blood Roses

    While Jamie went to work during the day, I went out to nearby restaurants along the street to look for a job.


    Since I couldn¡¯t go back to thepany, I was willing to do anything, even washing dishes. I didn¡¯t believe Mr. Galer could control everything.


    My efforts were not in vain. I secured a job as a waitress in a newly opened coffee shop.


    I eagerly shared this good news with Jamie. His voice on the other end of the phone sounded weak, and I thought it might be a bad signal, so I didn¡¯t pay much attention.


    He expressed happiness for me and suggested celebrating together when he got back home in the evening.


    That night, I lit candles and prepared steamed fish, Jamie¡¯s favorite.


    I sat at the dining table, staring at the me of the white candle until it went out. However, my beloved man didn¡¯t return.


    I stood up, absentmindedly knocking over the vase on the table.N?velDrama.Org: text ? owner.


    The nearly withered roses scattered on the floor, conveying a message that things were not going well.


    For three days, I repeatedly called Jamie¡¯s number, but the phone only yed a cold automated message.


    ¡°The user you are trying to reach is currently unreachable.¡±


    On my way to the police station, I received a WeChat message from Jamie.


    ¡°We¡¯re not suitable for each other. Let¡¯s break up, and please don¡¯t look for me.¡±


    At that moment, I suddenly realized I couldn¡¯t contact anyone rted to Jamie because he was an orphan.


    I couldn¡¯t believe those words came from him. I began frantically searching, visiting all the ces we had been to.


    All in vain.


    Did he just disappear into thin air?


    I still went to the police station, but the police, after looking at the WeChat message, considered it a simple breakup between lovers and didn¡¯t file a report.


    I returned to being alone, and the hollow nights became even more tormenting than before.


    During the day, I worked at the coffee shop to survive, and at night, I waited by the apartment door, hoping it would open again and reveal Jamie¡¯s warm smile.

 Chapter 17 Blood Roses

    I didn¡¯t wait for Jamie, and my mother and sister, after myst outburst, stopped contacting me.


    When the long-awaited knock on the door came, I ran barefoot to the entrance, eagerly opening it, only to see two unfamiliar burly men.


    Before I could react, I was kidnapped.


    They blindfolded me with a ck cloth and, after a bumpy ride, roughly dragged me out of the car.


    I was thrown into a shabby, rundown house, where I heard a voice, fragile and weak.


    ¡°Is that you? Olivia?¡±


    ¡°Jamie, is that you?¡±


    Tears blurred my vision under the blindfold as I crawled towards the source of the voice, finding Jamie and holding onto him tightly.


    With a creak, the wooden door opened, and a hoarse middle-aged male voice approached us.


    ¡°Drink or drown.¡± It¡¯s in my rules.


    ¡°Rare to see ad who can refuse the benefits I provide. You reject power and wealth just for her?¡±


    ¡°Unfortunately, this pleasure, you¡¯re probably not going to enjoy it anymore!¡±Property ? of N?velDrama.Org.


    It was Mr. Galer.


    Why can¡¯t he just let me go?


    ¡°What do you want?¡± I asked him with hatred.


    ¡°Oh, Olivia, pretending to be noble. I don¡¯t mind how much money you¡¯ve spent, I have plenty of it.¡±


    ¡°But if you dare defy me, you¡¯remitting a grave offense!¡±


    ¡°Something ising at me!¡± Jamie retorted, positioning himself in front of me.


    ¡°Just you?¡±


    After a muffled sound, Jamie copsed at my feet.


    I struggled and roared, but my mouth was forcibly filled with something.


    I heard Jamie being dragged away, and the wooden door locking.


    I crawled towards the direction of the door, disregarding the splinters piercing my palms.


    They took Jamie away, leaving me confined in a small room.


    I struggled against the ropes on my body, trying various methods.


    The immense fear and worry, along with the exhaustion from not resting properly these days, caused me to gradually drift into unconsciousness.

 Chapter 18 Blood Roses

    I saw a vastwn, and the morning dew still clung to the grass des.


    In the shimmering mist, Jamie walked towards me, his eyes tender, and a charming smile adorned his handsome face.


    Approaching me, he took my hand and turned towards another side.


    There, countless rose petals danced in the air, a blood-like red, staining the entire sky.


    I opened my eyes and saw a nurse.


    I realized I was on a hospital bed, with an IV tube attached to my arm.


    A nurse in white stood in front of me, looking at me with concern.


    ¡°Where¡¯s Jamie?¡± I tried to sit up but copsed back onto the bed.


    ¡°Don¡¯t move, you¡¯re too weak.¡±


    ¡°Where¡¯s Jamie?¡± I, now fully awake, shouted with all my strength.


    The young nurse carefully helped me lie back down, avoiding eye contact.


    ¡°You and a young man were brought in together. Due to his severe injuries, resuscitation efforts were in vain¡­ I¡¯m sorry.¡±


    At that moment, my heart shattered as if the mountains were copsing and the earth was splitting, and the only rising hope crumbled.


    The nurse tried tofort me, but my ears were buzzing, and I couldn¡¯t hear what she saidter. Two police officers entered the ward.


    The person who called the police and saved me was unexpectedly my mother.


    And the one who harmed both Jamie and me was also her.


    In the police statement, I learned all the details.


    After being rejected by me, Mr. Galer, infuriated, went to my mother.


    My money-driven mother agreed to help him. In the afternoon when I got a job at the coffee shop, she called Jamie, saying she wanted his help to reconcile with me.


    Jamie went to my mother¡¯s house, but Mr. Galer¡¯s torture awaited him.


    Unstoppable tears poured like a torrential rain. I remembered the news I shared with Jamie on the phone, his powerless voice, and how much pain he had endured!


    The police said that after much hesitation, my mother, fearing that it would escte to a deadly situation, eventually called them, leading to my rescue.Property ? of N?velDrama.Org.


    As for Jamie, the blow that caused him to copse in front of me struck a vital area, bing the fatal blow.


    Unable to bear such a devastating shock, I screamed and passed out again.

 Chapter 19 Blood Roses

    I gave up the desire to survive, determined to follow Jamie.


    I removed the IV tube from my hand and attempted to jump out of the window on the ward¡¯s windowsill, but a fellow patient in the same room intervened just in time.


    Breaking a ss with a water cup, I deeply stabbed my wrist, only to be revived once again.


    After several attempts, Iy t on the bed, the whole world incredibly dark.


    In my semi-conscious state, I dreamt of him.


    From the moment I first met him in his youth,


    to the light he brought into my heart,


    that unconditional love,


    I realized he had silently guarded me all along.


    Why? Why is the world so cruel to me?


    Taking away the only oxygen in my life.


    In a daze, I saw a woman kneeling on the ground, begging for my forgiveness.


    It was my sister.


    She said she finally understood the pain she caused me.


    How many years of sin I helped her bear.


    ¡°Dad¡¯s death is my fault. It¡¯s me who made you make that call and forced you to keep it a secret.¡±


    Expressionless, I looked at my awakened sister and my worn-out mother standing before me.


    In my memories, how many times had I fantasized about receiving love from my family?N?velD(ram)a.?rg owns this content.


    During those helpless times, as long as I heard a word of encouragement from them, I was willing to be better for them.


    But now, it was all meaningless.


    I just turned my head away, refusing to look at them or say a word.


    After Jamie¡¯s death, I lived in destitution day and night, lying on the hospital bed.


    The nurse I saw when I woke up from aa stayed by my side constantly.


    I thought she was there to prevent me from attempting suicide again, until the night she handed me a bank card, the night my roommate was discharged, revealing a secret.


    ¡°I should be the person who understands your feelings the most. Although we¡¯ve been apart for ten years, I¡¯ve been constantly missing him.¡±


    My mind buzzed in fear of what she might say next. However, her revtion left me even more astonished.


    ¡°My name is Esme, and I am Jamie¡¯s biological sister.¡±

 Chapter 20 Blood Roses

    It turns out Jamie was not an orphan.


    When Jamie was 11 years old, he took Esme out to y but lost her when he got distracted by a street vendor selling Barbie dolls.


    After a year of searching and no news, the family reported Esme¡¯s disappearance to the police.


    Jamie¡¯s parents didn¡¯t me the young Jamie for losing his sister.


    Unfortunately, when the police informed them about information regarding a kidnapped little girl in the mountainous area, the entire family was on their way to find Jamie¡¯s sister. They collided with a speeding truck on the journey.


    In that severe ident, the only one who survived was young Jamie, trapped under his father.


    Jamie suffered from amnesia, and one day, he escaped from the hospital.


    Esme, who had been lost, was the same little girl kidnapped to the mountainous area.


    Just one step away, their family will be reunited.


    Esme was eventually rescued by the police and grew up to be a nurse, aiming to care for every ident victim.


    When Jamie and I were brought to the hospital, Esme, passing by, noticed the silver chain on Jamie¡¯s wrist. It was handmade by their mother, with only two identical ones, one for each of them.


    With suspicions in her heart, Esme apanied Jamie in his final moments, listening to hisst words.


    ¡°Tell her I nted the seeds of the rose for her, in¡­¡±


    After medical tests, Esme confirmed their sibling rtionship.


    ¡°This card is the only item left on him. Seeing your love for my brother these days, I believe you¡¯re the one he nted the seeds of the rose for.¡±


    ¡°But he didn¡¯t say where he nted them. He just¡­¡± Esme choked up.N?velD(ram)a.?rg owns this content.


    In overwhelming shock, I simply held Esme¡¯s hand tightly.


    ¡°From now on, let me love you in Jamie¡¯s ce. Allow me to be your sister.¡±


    In the quiet hospital room, two women with intricate connections to Jamie found a source of light in each other¡¯s darkness, embracing each other with tears streaming down their faces.

 Chapter 21 Blood Roses

    A weekter, Esme and I stood under the blue sky, surrounded by blooming roses.


    I knew the address that Jamie hadn¡¯t verbalized; it was the town he promised to take me to.


    Though he suffered from amnesia, his subconscious mind always wore that chain.


    His inner longing for family was no less than mine.


    Esme and I decided to make this town our home, providing mutualpanionship.


    She guarded the most beloved person of her brother.Copyright N?v/el/Dra/ma.Org.


    I protected the only family of my beloved.


    We found a haven for our hearts, and they no longer wandered.


    This must have been Jamie¡¯s final wish.


    The blood-red roses swayed gracefully in the wind, casting their enchanting silhouettes.


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