Chapter 60
I ultimately chose not to attend the same university as her.
I’m not even sure what I was trying to escape.
Instead, I opted for the university next door.
I watched as she gradually adapted to life, regaining her vitality. I saw her take on part–time jobs during her free time, improving her life. steadily. I saw her travel to various places, living like a free–spirited rose.
Yet, it seemed I had even less reason to approach her now.
By chance, I met her sister, Lydia. I thought, since I had no reason to be close to Alison, perhaps a different approach would work.
Through Lydia, I kept track of Alison’s news, only to find that her family was shockingly cold–hearted.
Hypocritical, self–centered, and indifferent.
If the price of getting close to Alison meant. integrating into that family, then I could do that too.
But Alison was gone.
Alison died on a rainy night.
No one could truly understand her pain, no one could comfort her for the injustices she endured, As I read her diary and saw her relatives pretending to be heartbroken and remorseful only after the fact, I finally understood how hard she had fought.
Don’t worry, I’ll remain by your side, your knight, and help you confront these monsters.
I bought potion and milk.
When I got home, they were chatting in the living room.
How absurd, just last night they were lamenting their actions, and now they’re already planning their new lives.
Without hesitation, I activated the signal blocker and mixed the potion into the milk.
Watching them drink it unsuspectingly, their faces contorting in pain, I felt it wasn’t enough— my Alison had endured far more than this.
As my consciousness began to fade, I truly saw Alison.
She was wearing a floral dress, preparing to leave. I called out to her, and she turned to smile at me, like the afternoon sun, with a gentle dimple at the corner of her mouth.
I stood up and took her hand, walking out the door with her.
This time, I won’t let go easily.
-The End –
Book 6 Rent a Mother To Love Me
After being lost from the Smiths for many years, I became a burden to the family.
The Smiths had a new little princess.
So, I can’t steal the spotlight.
I can’t have my own room.
I can’t have a family of my own.
Later, I rented the most important family member of my life.
But they regretted it.