"Oh dear, what’s wrong with you, my child? You must have been bullied by Henry Preston; tomorrow I’ll go to the Preston Family to demand an explanation for bullying my daughter..." My mom was startled and quickly sat on the bed to hug .
"Mom, Henry, Henry Preston didn’t bully . I was just really moved by how good you are to ..." I clung to my mom’s waist, choking up as I spoke.
Henry Preston indeed didn’t bully ; all of this was just my wishful thinking.
He’s a frank villain, while I’m a foolish admirer.
My mom gently patted my back and let out a deep sigh. With just as her daughter, she knows the best. How could she not know the grievances I suffered with Henry Preston?
I’m not soone who cries easily; if there wasn’t so grievance in my heart, I definitely wouldn’t shed tears.
"Do you still want those sticky rice chicken?" she asked .
"Yes, I’ve been craving them..." I wiped my tears, got up from the bed, and, still sniffling, linked arms with my mom to go downstairs to eat the sticky rice chicken.
My dad was probably already asleep. In the dining room, it was just my mom and chatting while eating the fragrant sticky rice chicken. I ate more than half of it in one go. These past few years, I hadn’t eaten much, and suddenly eating so much made my stomach swell up, almost to the point of vomiting.
My mom patted my back, "Why eat so much? You won’t be able to sleep later with a bloated stomach."
"Too hungry." I gave a silly laugh. The last ti I ate so heartily was during graduation. Crystal Dawson and I had a graduation dinner, and after graduation, I married Henry Preston, starting a life of resentnt.
"Even if you’re hungry, eat slowly. Eat until you’re eighty percent full." My mom gently advised.
I clung to her arm, acting coquettishly, "Mom, sleep with tonight and tell about health preservation!"
My mom agreed without a second thought.
When I woke up the next day, I felt more relaxed than ever. After a good al and sleep, I had breakfast at ho and then headed to the hospital.
Joel Sutton was playing on his phone. His leg hadn’t injured the bone, but the flesh wounds were a bit severe and had been stitched up, wrapped in thick bandages, making it unable to move easily.
"Sister, why are you here?" Joel Sutton seed both surprised and a bit embarrassed to see , "Actually, you don’t have to worry too much about , and you don’t need to visit often."
How could that be? I smiled gently and amiably, turned my head, and instructed Lane, "Lane, bring it in."
Lane carried a bunch of nutritional products, placing them next to Joel Sutton’s hospital bed.
Seeing the grand gesture, Joel Sutton was clearly flattered and a bit embarrassed, "Sister, it’s just a flesh wound; it’s not that serious."
"Your body and skin co from your parents; even a flesh wound is an injury." I sat down by the hospital bed, smiling.
"By the way, sister, I still don’t know your na," Joel Sutton suddenly asked.
"My surna is Hathaway; you can call Miss Hathaway." I answered candidly, not minding this slightly senior title, as I was indeed six years older than Joel Sutton.
Joel Sutton nodded, "Okay, Miss Hathaway."
I stayed in the hospital room, chatting with Joel Sutton. University students’ thoughts are always simple and naive. Joel Sutton is currently a junior majoring in Civil Engineering, working and studying hard during the sumr break.
He talked about the future and also about his adorable and beautiful girlfriend, dreaming of having a stable job after graduation and then marrying the girl he loves.
I laughed out loud, sowhat rude, and quickly stopped myself.
Joel Sutton hesitantly asked, "Miss Hathaway, why are you laughing?"
I lightly rubbed the tip of my nose, still gentle like a spring breeze, "Nothing, just... seeing you reminded of my university days, a ti full of beautiful dreams."
"Miss Hathaway, which university did you graduate from?" Joel Sutton asked curiously.
I looked at him deeply, "University A."
Speaking of it, Henry Preston and I could be considered Azure Vaughn and Joel Sutton’s seniors.
Joel Sutton was indeed delighted, "Miss Hathaway, we went to the sa university, you’re my senior!"
I pretended to be happy too, "Yes, isn’t it a coincidence?"
City A has several universities, University A ranks among the top three nationally. Those who get in, even if their family background isn’t great, at least have a sharp mind. After graduation, they have promising futures; even if they’re not imnsely rich, they can achieve a comfortable middle-class life.
If Azure Vaughn hadn’t t Henry Preston, Joel Sutton’s dreams would likely co true.
So, Joel Sutton and I chatted enthusiastically about University A. He’s talkative, and I’m no less so. As we were chatting and laughing, soone walked in, with a crisp and sweet voice, "Joel, I’ve co to see you!"
Upon hearing this, Henry Preston’s exclusive ringtone from the previous life echoed in my ears again.
The sa voice, the sa tone.
I turned my head; Azure wore a pure white chiffon dress, her black hair cascading down naturally with a fashionable curl at the ends, adding a bit of femininity to her pure look, charming and beautiful.
The beauty of looks I didn’t envy, but at twenty, the youthful vitality exuded from a young body made my heart sour.
At twenty, I had already been secretly in love with Henry Preston for three years. I spent those best tis in that deadly unrequited love affair.
Why, at the sa age, did Azure get Henry Preston’s passionate love, while I hid away in my diary, page after page of obsession?
"Azure!" Upon seeing Azure, Joel Sutton’s face lit up with joy, and then a bit of guilt, "If I’d known you would co, I wouldn’t have told you so as not to worry you."
Azure, carrying the fruits she bought, walked over gracefully like a little swan, "Silly, why wouldn’t you tell if you’re hurt?"
I got up and offered the only chair to Azure.
I was very calm because I would later have to give Henry Preston to her too, so what was a re chair?
"Sister, it’s you!" Azure suddenly recognized , she looked at in surprise, "What are you doing here?"
Because I bumped into your boyfriend.
I awkwardly smiled, "Sorry, I accidentally bumped into Sutton, just here to see how he’s doing."
Azure looked at , then at Joel Sutton, and surprisingly didn’t bla or Joel Sutton but instead smiled, "What a coincidence, Joel, this lady often cos to our cafe, she’s very nice, probably just accidentally bumped into you."
Her understanding left speechless. If it were soone else, it might really have been unintentional, but I’m different; I tid it perfectly when I bumped.
"I know. Miss Hathaway certainly didn’t do it on purpose, and she compensated more money; I’m a bit embarrassed." Joel Sutton scratched his head in embarrassnt.
"That’s not right; only pay what’s due," Azure imdiately took out her phone, "Miss Hathaway, please give your paynt code, and I’ll refund the extra money."
Perhaps it’s this calm and detached attitude towards money that attracted Henry Preston?
A girl without a single hint of materialism, her eyes full of clarity.
I conceded; every ti she could diminish the worth of my luxury brand clothes.
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