John came to the library half an hour before the opening time, later than usual but still early.He had the admission forms with him. We never mentioned the incident again.He helped me fill out the forms, and things went as usual.Three months later, I got admitted to college. John guided me but told me to do everything by myself.Slowly, I got the hang of all the standard procedures of how things go in a college.By then, I had saved up some money for admission fees.I ate and slept in the restaurant. I walked everywhere. I had only spent a little money on clothes and saved everything I had earned in the six months I had been working.I did well in the entrance exam, so I received a scholarship. After everything, I still had some money left.I was thinking of renting a place but wasn’t sure, so I asked John. He said that since the restaurant was paying me well, I was getting free food and accommodation, and the security was good, I shouldn’t leave it and spend my hard-earned money

I would have never thought you were my child all along.No wonder we bonded so well.I have lived with the guilt of giving you up for the last 28 years.But, I also know I would do it again if I had a second chance.I am so sorry, Will.I can understand if you never want to forgive me. I can understand if you hate it.But you should know the truth.You were the price for my sister’s life and everything I have today. As much as it hurts me, I would make the same choice.I am sorry.__Aria sobbed in John’s arms after she completed her story.William sat beside her and pulled her in his arms instead.“I don’t hate you. I hate that you had to suffer so much. I hate that I have lived a blissfully carefree life when you have lived in guilt. I hate that I have never given you the love and respect you deserve. I hate that I do not deserve a mother as wonderful as you. But if you let me, it would be my honor to make up for that, to call you my mother.”Aria sobbed harder, listening to him.Al

Tessa was the happiest.The ancient woman had emotionally abused Rosy and had even raised her hand on her a fair few times over the years.And she had done so intentionally to inflict pain.Tessa was finally satisfied as she watched Rosy snap back at her.Eliyana felt her heart tremble.The Lina she knew was a docile, polite child who never complained. It was always Maddox who protected her and made her laugh. But the girl in front of her was different. She could not recognize her at all.“You…You…” She stuttered as the curses were stuck in her throat, choking her.Rosaline ignored her. In a soft voice, different from when she was talking to Eliyana, she asked, “Al, where is the marriage agreement?”Albert procured the marriage agreement from his bag and handed it to Rosaline. Rosaline smiled at him, but he knew it was fake.Albert gave his brother a look signaling him to help her, but William did not even notice him. He kept staring at his fiance with eyes full of adoration and a

William closed the door of their bedroom and picked Rosaline up.He strode to the bathroom and sat her on the sink. She jumped down immediately and splashed her face with water.“This is much more refreshing than wiping it.” She winked at him in the mirror.After freshening up, they cuddled in bed.“Is she always like that?” William asked, caressing her face gently.“More or less, depending on her mood. She wanted a grandson. I used to think I should still be filial since she is my grandmother and old. But her accusations today crossed all boundaries. Even though I was worried about that too.”“She is the one who is wrong, don’t beat yourself with it too much.”“I won't tolerate and ultimately enable her behavior anymore. There can be no relationship without mutual respect. It’s not a one-way street, or so I was told by my therapist.”“Easy to say, hard to do. Don’t burden yourself.”“Don’t worry. I am just truly delighted about getting our certificates tomorrow.”“Me too.”“I love yo

Eliyana tasted the food and quite liked the taste of everything. Elisa had told her that Lina had learned to cook and was quite good. But she had not believed her.She turned out to be better than good.She looked at her - she was respectful but not flattering anyone. They all seemed to have good equations.William was attentive to her. There was no denying that he made a fine son-in-law, but she did not like that brat Lina having anything good.She ate her fill quietly. Albert passed her a glass of juice after she finished eating.Others were drinking wine. Lina seemed to have prepared the juice just for her. Her room was also good. She did not like AC, so the windows had been pulled open but had heavy drapes.The mattress was soft, just how she liked it. There were three-four pillows of different sizes. There was a foot massager on the table. The bathroom had high-quality anti-slip mats and sensor lights. The toiletries were what she liked and arranged the way she preferred them.