Chapter 2

I was pinned to the ground as someone slowly lifted my long dress from behind. My exposed legs instantly prickled with cold.

Shrill screams and whistling sounds rang out beside my ears.

Amid the crowd's raucous laughter, a warm body suddenly pressed against me.

In that instant, it felt as though an electric current shot straight to the top of my head, leaving my scalp numb as humiliation peaked.

I struggled desperately, but it was all for nothing. In the end, I could only scream hysterically at Jason, "Jason, please! Get them to stop! I will die! I will really die!"

Perhaps hearing that I was going to die, Jason furrowed his brows and waved his hand, asking them to stop.

However, he did not plan on letting me go.

In front of everyone, he tore my clothes apart. Then, he picked up the camera and took many photos of me.

Before leaving, he grabbed me by the chin and, with a snicker, said, "Christine, you said you wanted a memorable birthday this year. I hope you got what you wished for."

At that moment, I completely lost it. All strength drained from my body as I covered my eyes and collapsed onto the floor.

That night, I scrubbed myself desperately in the shower, where I had been touched. My skin was scrubbed raw, but I still felt dirty.

Finally, I broke down and sobbed.

Our parents passed away early. Charlie and I had always looked out for one another.

Back then, he was on his way home from work and decided to help Lisa, but she accused him of wrongdoing.

She twisted the facts, producing some forged evidence to get Charlie into prison.

When I visited Charlie, he said that he was not afraid of being in prison. He was only worried that there was no one looking after me.

After Charlie was sent to prison, people often dumped trash at our doorstep, splashed paint on our walls, and scrawled vicious curses at us. Some even looked at me with lewd eyes.

I was always terrified to return home after work at night.

Later, Jason suddenly appeared in my life. At night, he would often follow behind me from a distance.

I thought he was someone with ill intentions. However, one night, a drunkard jumped out from the dark alley to have his way with me. It was Jason who chased him away.

To thank him, I asked him for his number.

Soon, we started getting to know each other better. He was handsome, kind, and gentle. I could not help but fall for him.

Later, we ended up together.

He would take me to work and pick me up from work, cook a feast for me, and accompany me to the rooftop to watch the moon.

He did not even mind that I had a brother serving time in prison, often accompanying me to visit Charlie.

I always wondered to myself how lucky I was to have met Jason.

That year, he asked me what I wanted for a birthday present. I told him that I wanted to spend an unforgettable birthday with him.

I thought that he would surprise me. It turned out it was more terrifying than delightful. He had planned his revenge for a long time, exacting it with precision.

Just when my love for him had reached its peak, he gave me a huge blow, sending me into the abyss of despair.

He must have loved Lisa a lot to endure everything and stay by my side for all these years, all for her sake.