I helped Trevis back home and then fetched the first aid kit, carefully tending to his injuries. He noticed my worried expression and let out a small smile.I pretended to be angry and said, "Are you really that happy, Trevis?"He replied, "Kathryn, the fact that you care about me makes me happy."After applying the medication, I realized he had already dozed off, leaning against the couch. As I bent down and observed his tired look, with dark circles under his eyes, I couldn't help but feel sad.My dear Trevis, the journey he’s been through hasn't been easy at all. In the beginning, he was washing dishes in the kitchen, and his hands were so chapped that the skin was about to fall off.Later, he was transferred to the front desk to greet customers, but because he was stubborn and refused to back down, he almost lost his job.But eventually, he learned the ways of the world, climbed the ladder of success step by step, and always showed your true self to me. Only in my presenc
Even though my brain was telling me how despicable this behavior was, I couldn't control my fingers as they scrolled on the screen.Aside from the time Lucy intruded into our home, three years had passed since I last saw her. However, as I went through her chat history with Trevis, I was genuinely shocked.The records dated back three years.Lucy began reasonably, asking questions and engaging in everyday conversations. But as time went on, she gradually revealed her true colors.At times, she begged Trevis to be with her, and at other times, she hysterically questioned why Trevis didn't like her.Her words were tinged with something abnormal.Trevis rarely responded.He simply said, "Lucy, please leave me alone."Lucy quickly sent a picture, showing a knife pressed against her right wrist."If you block me again, I'll slit it," she threatened. "I've already slit my left hand for you."Trevis remained silent.The chat history was filled with Lucy's incessant chatter. Trevis
For the next few days, I continued developing this story in my notebook. Witnessing them gradually taking shape filled me with an indescribable sense of accomplishment.Even though Trevis had a job and our family's financial situation had significantly improved, I still felt bad that Trevis had to work hard to make money, so I took a part-time job at a nearby bubble tea shop during the holidays.One day, a familiar customer came into the shop.I took one look at him and my heart skipped a beat.It was the big bearded man who had caused trouble at Trevis's restaurant that day.Because of him, Trevis's injuries had not healed yet.At the thought of this, I clenched my fists in anger. I specifically swapped places with my colleague and took the order for his bubble tea.I snuck into the back kitchen, cursed at the bubble tea for a while, and then sneezed on it several times before bringing it out to seal it.The bearded man didn't recognize me and asked me what I was doing in there? W
On that particular afternoon, I sat down with my notebook and continued crafting my story:"Trevis, upon hearing Kathryn's confession, felt an overwhelming surge of excitement deep within his heart.""This was the girl he had protected for over a decade!"Unable to contain his emotions, he reached out and pulled her into his embrace."Their eyes locked, and he couldn't resist leaning down, slowly closing the distance between their lips—""Kathryn!" Suddenly, Linda from the neighboring table called out, startling me so much that I jumped out of my chair.Linda burst into laughter. "What's going on? What are you writing so seriously in there?"She leaned over, attempting to peek into my notebook, but I quickly closed the pages and explained, "Oh, nothing much."Linda nodded and invited me to join her on the playground, so we went to the field together.We had a great time playing around and eventually ended up lying on the grass, completely exhausted.She gazed up at the clear
After school, Trevis messaged me, saying he was quite busy today and that I should walk home on my own. I agreed, but on my way home, I was stopped by someone.It was the first time in three years that I had seen Lucy. When I saw what she was holding up high in her hand, my mind went blank, and I felt like I wasn't myself anymore.It was my notebook. How did she get it? How did she know?Before I could make sense of it all, I heard Lucy say, "If you don't want Trevis to know your dirty secrets, you better leave him."I tried to stay calm. "Where would I go if I leave him?"Lucy chuckled and said, "You can end up on the streets for all I care."I clenched my fists. "That's not an option."Lucy replied, "Three days. If you're still by his side in three days, you're finished." Then she turned and walked away.For those three days, I was constantly on edge, desperately trying to reassure myself. I kept telling myself that the notebook was just a coincidence, and the contents wi
Trevis stepped out, his posture stiff, and he looked awkward when he saw me. I stammered, attempting to explain, "I... I couldn't think of a name for the main character, so I just used any name."As I spoke, I felt an overwhelming sense of shame. How would Trevis see me now?I heard him sigh, and Trevis, ruffling my hair, said, "I believe you. Alright, let's go to class."Even though he believed my feeble excuse, I couldn't muster any happiness. Trevis and I weren't related by blood, but did he truly have no feelings for me? A surge of anger washed over me, and I grabbed Trevis's hand."Trevis, I don't want to stay here today. Can you help me get permission to leave, and take me home?" I pleaded.He furrowed his brow slightly. "No, you need to study."I whispered softly, "But my classmates are mocking me…"He hesitated for a moment, as if only now noticing the mocking and disdainful glances from the people around us. He could do nothing but reluctantly agree.On the way home, I
She pulled me out of the car and led me down a winding path until we arrived at a graveyard. My eyes widen in shock. It was Mrs. Lewis's grave. Trevis had sold some of his belongings to afford this burial plot when Mrs. Lewis tragically passed away.Suddenly, a sharp pain shot through my knees, and I found myself kneeling in front of the grave. Lucy firmly held me down, preventing me from standing up, and shouted, "Mrs. Lewis died because of you! Trevis took you in, cared for you, and you harbour such disgusting intentions towards him!""I can't believe how despicable you are. Not only did you make him give up his education, but you also want to ruin his entire life?"All of a sudden, the pressure on me lessened. Trevis had arrived, pulling Lucy away from me and standing protectively in front of me, shouting at her,"Lucy, why are you saying these things to her?"Lucy gazed at him, her expression difficult to read."Trevis, don't act like you're clueless. Do you really no
We couldn't find a taxi on the way back, but Trevis spotted a bicycle nearby. My tear-streaked face was still wet as I sat on the back seat.As the bicycle started moving, Trevis's lean back became even more prominent. He pedalled with effort, gasping for breath as he spoke, "Kathryn, you're still young, and you may not fully understand matters of the heart. I believe that you've been momentarily misled. When you grow up, you'll realize that your feelings for me are purely familial."I clenched the edge of the bicycle seat, not even daring to wrap my arms around his waist. I spoke softly, "I understand, Trevis."It felt like my teenage years had suddenly come to an end.My restless heart was just a personal melodrama. I devoted all my energy to self-improvement, studying tirelessly, and immersing myself in books.The once-lively rumors and gossip surrounding me gradually faded as I intentionally ignored them.I started to create some distance between Trevis and me, no longer