When we returned home, I discovered that the entire house had been rearranged, and there were bouquets, garlands, and balloons everywhere.Kevin and I were blasted with bright sparkles as soon as we walked through the door, accompanied by a "Happy Birthday" song.For the first time, a large number of people celebrated my birthday. I felt both thrilled and overwhelmed.What was even more surprising was the presence of Adam and Nora."Happy birthday, Little Jill."Nora gave a curious and pleasant smile as she looked at Kevin and then at me."Jill!" Adam ran over as well.I braced myself for the blow, but he paused, hugged me lightly, and said, "Happy Birthday!"Their enthusiasm had left me dazed. People approached me on the sofa in a trance, begging me to sit down and open the gifts.Everyone was making a lot of noise and smiling. The kitchen was busy, and people came in and out at random. I eventually became joyful after being infected by this celebratory atmosphere.Kevin went into th
On the phone screen, I noticed Alvin's number.I hesitated before getting up, going to the window, and picking up the phone.I'm not going to run away any longer."Hello."There was no immediate response, and all that could be heard were rapid breaths as if he didn't trust the call would be answered.Finally, I heard Alvin's voice. "Happy Birthday, Jill."If I recall correctly, that was the first time he wished me a happy birthday. It was hilarious because he never said it in all the years I had known him.But now that I'm gone, he said it.On the same day last year, I arranged a feast at home. He invited me to the workplace before I finished, where he slammed me against the window and did me several times after signing the contract.I wasn't an exhibitionist, and I was nervous taking it there, but he couldn't care less. He simply behaved out and spewed on me, as if I were a hole.The alcohol's effect was enormously enhanced in the dark. It would be a lie to suggest that I was uninter
My eyes started to shake, and just as I was about to give up, he leaned over, kissed my cheek, and said, "I'm leaving."I jumped out of bed as soon as the door closed and hurried to the window to look down.Kevin emerged from the door after some time. He unexpectedly halted on his way to the gate and turned his head to look in the direction of my chamber, as if he had detected something.I quickly closed the curtains and hid behind my back. When I looked out again, he was already gone.I wasn't sure if I'd been found out.Business travels were wonderful. I didn't know how to approach him, and I'm sure he felt the same way.Kevin was not present. I didn't want to do anything. Although only one person had left, I had the sense that the entire house had been deserted.I couldn't stop muttering. You're fleeing after looting my lips, coward.He claimed to love me, but he never stayed by my side. It was all a ruse, after all. It wasn't true.Forget about it. Why am I acting so childishly? I
Nora gave me a glance."Before I observed Kevin's attitude towards you, I imagined he was the type of person who was friendly but uncaring."Friendly but unengaged? Indeed, I felt the same way at the start of our encounter.Nora thought for a moment. "He is incredibly polite and cordial to everyone, but he has very complex restrictions that make it difficult to go any farther," Nora thought long and hard."I'll add that before that, I always thought he was cold-blooded. His cold-bloodedness was not the same as Alvin's. Alvin would get enraged and have emotional distress, but he would not.""Kevin... cold-blooded?" These words did not sit well with me."Yeah, I was surprised when he expressed an interest in your academics because he was never inquisitive," Nora said with a smile. "I realize now that his coldness is saved for all of us who are worthless."Instead of dispelling my doubts, this only increased them. "Why... what makes me special?"Nora appeared unsure. "Oh, yeah, I have o
Before inserting the disc into the projector, I waited for a moment. It would have been way too embarrassing if it had contained Kevin's adult collection.Thankfully, it wasn't.After a few seconds, the screen turned black, and a little stage appeared. I paid attention to what the presenter stated."Now, please welcome Jillian from class F. He will perform 'The Snow Prince' as a solo. Please have fun!"Class F?Oh, yes, this was my high school graduation recital.The curtain parted to expose my 16-year-old face, considerably younger than it was now, with a sombre expression and an indescribably funny tinge of baby fat.My eyes sparkled. I wasn't always as ugly as I am now... Maybe Kevin fell in love with the old and lovely me?The footage, which the school kept for archive purposes, was in high definition. I recognized a familiar face as the camera went across the audience.I returned to pause the footage. It was Kevin.In his twenties, he looked much different, with bright eyes and
I couldn't be stopped.My hands continued to turn the page of the journal without hesitating."Don't interfere with his life.Don't meddle with his decisions.Don't do anything that you shouldn't.The most critical thing is Jillian's happiness.Don't act rashly.Put aside all of your crazy ideas.Never, ever, ever hurt him.If anyone is going to be trapped, it'll be me.He should be freed.'Time stood still four years ago. Kevin penned the final sentence before departing abroad.‘Goodbye.’There were numerous photographs in the diary. He had never missed a period in my life, from childhood to adulthood.I should have been terrified, but instead, I was relieved.It gave me the confidence to pick up the phone and call Kevin.The call was immediately connected, and there were a few rummaging sounds on the other end before Kevin's exhausted voice came through. "Jill?""Sir..." I didn't want to look anxious, so I didn't turn on the video. "Are you finished? When will you be back?""I..."H
"How foolish that Alvin deserted his marriage and wealth just because of a beta.""What was even more ludicrous was that he didn't keep you when he took this step. He lost both his lover and his money.""Do you know what I was thinking that day when I saw you in Kevin's apartment? I actually laughed out loud. Alvin had been cold-hearted for more than 20 years. The only gentleness he had was used on you, but you didn't give a damn.""He didn't have the heart to harass you during his susceptibility phase, however, you went with some other alpha during his susceptibility period. HAHAHA!Zen erupted in laughter. His charming features turned vicious and contorted, and his eyes darkened and became icy.I could now confidently state that he was not in his right mind."You have no clue how frightening Alvin was during his susceptible time. It was too much for even an omega. He might have killed you during sex if it had been you."He scowled. "Do you believe he was harsh to you? No, because
He asked if I was alright and that the stairs had been blown up and the only route was now lost, which I vaguely remembered hearing from my hazy consciousness.As the fire became hotter and the smoke thicker, Alvin claimed he sought a helicopter, but the structure was too small and tight for it to land."First, wait by the window." He gave instructions.As a result of the fire, roof tiles fell from time to time. Kevin's arms protected me. They both moved slowly since they needed to avoid falling rubble on their heads and keep a close eye out for unforeseen fires.When the hollow shaft collapsed to the floor, I instinctively reached out to shield Kevin.A single stroke should be enough for the scorching metal to scorch the skin of my palm into a blackened pulp, and the agony caused me to sob.It hurts ten times as much as a cigarette burn...Kevin and Alvin both exclaimed, "Jill!" at the same time. I'd never heard them yell at me with such intensity.I tried to act normal, but all I co