Chapter 8
I wouldn’t regret my decision. Three years ago. If they had shown even the slightest gemine affection or sincerity, I wouldart lure abandoned them ||
Hut nose 1 snderstood–everything stemmed from fr. Simpera’s baseless proplincy:
Because of his castal woods, they treated me as they did.]
Who knows what might have happened bed all something worse? I nearly got sent tway entirely. Thinking about that made forgiveness impossible
After forfeser Morris edited my name but the project, I immediately switched its work mode. Before leaving. I told no one except the professor and a few close colleagues
They threw me a farewell party. Looking around the familiar fancy redaurant, Lealta’t help but reflect: “Three years ago during Christmas. I followed my parents here and you them dining with jason. I never thought hd he worthy of entering a place like this. Yet here I am, earing with all of you.“||
“Timma, don’t worry,” me colleague said. “You’ll have plenty of opportunities!
Another added, “Your future is brilliant. Don’t dwell on the past–they don’t deserve yout“]
Youre exceptional. Emma I believe in you” said a third.]
Theu encouragement warmed my heart. i never imagined my name would appear in the news, recognized by so many.
All my hard work was acknowledged. I nodded and joined them in celebration.
That night allowed myself to get drunk for the first time. []
All stepped outside, the cold wind hit me, hinging some clarity hack. Then I froze–seeing him again
Jasen approached, his eyes filed with rage.
“Happy now, Emma? The internet as digging up all r
up all my paul mistakes, claiming I committed hit–and–run. They’re investigating everything Why did you come back?”
simpson sat you were had luck. You shouldn’t even wrist–why don’t you just dier
As he spoke, he urged toward me, pulling a knife from his jacket. I couldn’t belive Jason wealthy hair–would become so desperate, even under investigation As he lunged at nae, & figure suddenly emerged from the darkness, knocking him aside. Several people pinned him down while someone held me tightly
are you alright?” I turned to see my mother’s face. Dad rushed over too, while security guards restrained Jason. My colleague immediately called the police] Javen thrashed, screaming “Why? Let in po! You said I was the only Thompson her! You promised yourd never abandon nie! Why are you abandoning me now?
people want to take me to You need to hire the best lawyers! Why aren’t you protecting mer||
parents exchanged looks and took deep breaths Dad stepped forward and slapped Jason hard across the face.
you don desert Are you said? Listen carefully–we’re giving everything to Emma.
Theus) ga bone and face de consequences. If you need to go to jail, then god Tou’ve enjoyed privilege for years–it’s time you take responsibility”
