Chapter 4

Back then, the male and female leads of this world had found their happily ever after. They were already committed to each other for life. It was the darkest time in Finnian’s life.

I took an apple-flavored lollipop and handed it to him as I said comfortingly, “Here. You can’t make the hurt go away, but at least your mouth can taste something sweet.”

He ate the lollipop, and just like that, I became a part of his life.

I watched as his attitude toward me changed from cold to affectionate. Eventually, he showed up with a bouquet of roses and got down on one knee.

I should have been happy, but instead, a wave of panic washed over me.

I suddenly opened my eyes and gasped for air.

Just then, my phone rang.

The moment I answered the call, Finnian’s barrage of accusations sounded from the other end. “Diana, Violet got hurt saving Ben. We’re all at the hospital. Where are you?”

“I’m in the restaurant restroom.”

Finnian was stunned. He stammered, “Wait… did no one open the door for you?”

I did not want to answer the pointless question, so I stayed silent.

He did not need me to answer anyway. His voice softened as he said, “I’ll come back and get you right now. Violet got hurt. We really need to thank her properly this time.”

With that, he hung up.

He arrived in less than half an hour.

My lower body had gone numb. Finnian reached out to help me up, but I turned away and dodged him.

He awkwardly pulled his hand back and said in explanation, “Sorry, Diana. I didn’t mean to leave you locked here. But the chandelier fell on Violet. I panicked—”

I coldly interrupted him, “You could have directed any other waiter to let me out.”

Finnian averted my gaze. “How was I supposed to think of that at the moment?”

I stared at him fixedly and laughed.

Finnian was the CEO of a mall. He had always been known for being meticulous in business.

I had lived with him for seven years, so I knew how careful and thorough he was.

For him to make such an excuse meant he was either lying to me or had truly been frantic with worry.

But I did not want to dig any deeper. I asked, “Is Violet hurt very badly?”

Finnian’s expression eased a little. “Not really. It just hit her shoulder.”

I said nothing more and went with him to the hospital.

Before we even reached the hospital room, we heard a scream.

Finnian’s face went pale. He quickly rushed in.

I followed closely behind.

I saw Violet throw herself into Finnian’s arms and cling tightly to his waist. “Finnian, you scared me to death! Is Ben okay?”

Finnian’s hands were trembling a little. He gently patted Violet. “It’s okay. Don’t be scared. Ben is fine, too.”

I stood at the door with an aching feeling in my chest.

All day today, I had felt like a background character hovering on the edge of everyone else’s story. Their happiness was something I could only stand in a corner and watch like a stranger.

Violet saw me but showed no intention of letting go of Finnian.

I forced a smile and thanked her sincerely. “Thank you for saving Ben.”

Even at that moment, she was provoking me. “You’re welcome. After all, I’ve watched Ben grow up, too. He’s no different from my own child.”

Finnian and Benjamin, who were in tears, looked deeply touched. They decided to take Violet home to care for her.

No one asked for my opinion. It did not matter at all.

Finnian and Benjamin carefully helped Violet into the car.