บททั้งหมดของ Leaving After Learning My Lesson: บทที่ 1 - บทที่ 8

The day of my discharge happened to be on my adopted sister Vivianne Sadler's birthday. My parents, Andrew Sadler and Rosalie Bloom, told me it was Vivianne who'd voluntarily spoken about me, saying she was willing to "give me a chance to start anew". That was why my parents had agreed to discharge me from the "institution" I was in.The said "institution" was actually called the Behavioral Correction Center.It was a secluded organization owned by the Giovannis, a mafia family. On the surface, it claimed to be a wellness center that provided mental reformation for the children of the wealthy. However, everyone knew its actual purpose was to deal with those who defied the Giovannis.I had already packed my luggage earlier in the morning, so I had been waiting by the door all this time.However, not a single person from my family showed up all day long.Only when night fell did my phone finally ring."Are you throwing a tantrum again, Vanessa Sadler?" My brother, Hugh Sadler, as

Matteo kept on gazing at me from the side. He seemed very pleased by how "mature" I was."Nessie, since you're more obedient now," he began in a neutral tone, "we'll proceed with the wedding the day after tomorrow. It's just like how we agreed before."He then paused and glanced at Vivianne before saying to me, "Before we get to that step, you'd need to apologize to Viv first."Matteo's tone left no room for refusal. "If you can't even do that, then I'll send you back to the facility myself."Vivianne gently tugged on my hand with a tender smile. "It's okay, Nessie. I'll accept your apology."She was so perfectly kind and understanding that it felt like she had already rehearsed this.I gazed at her, feeling incredulous.I'd told them countless times a year ago that I hadn't been responsible for what happened to Vivian. Yet, no one had been able to vouch for me after she allegedly broke down.Even Matteo—whom I grew up with and was my fiance at that point—had been the first to

Matteo stood up abruptly. He spoke in a sullen tone, his voice laced with restrained anger. "How did this happen?"Then, he turned to look at Andrew and Rosalie, his gaze cold as ice. "Do you two know where Vanessa's gone?"Andrew's brows were furrowed as he replied in a panicked tone, "W-We don't know where Vanessa is either!""She must be throwing tantrums again." Hugh snapped from the side. "Didn't I tell you guys to let her continue staying at the facility?"The church doors opened the moment he finished speaking. Everyone instantly turned to look.Vivianne stood at the entrance wearing a pink gown. She had a lovely smile as she slowly walked in.She walked up to Matteo with a shy expression."Matteo," she murmured. "We can't call this wedding off. Vanessa is being childish, but I can marry on her behalf."She spoke so softly it was as if she was offering herself to him. "This wedding concerns our families and their alliance. We mustn't let this ruin our reputation.Hugh i

I arrived in a seaside town in the south after leaving Sadler Manor.Initially, I was fearful of social interaction due to my experience at Giovanni Behavioural Correctional Facility. I also faced obstacles in my job search.However, just as I was at my lowest, the owner of a nearby bakery took me in. Her name was Amelia Dennings. She provided me with a place to stay and even let me work at her bakery.I rented a small apartment to live in. It was a very cozy place, even though it lacked the luxury that Sadler Manor had.I really liked the bakery's atmosphere too. My days were spent busying about in the bakery, and I didn't need to think much about anything else.A month passed just like that.…When I returned home after work one night, I spotted several familiar figures in the lobby downstairs. It was Rosalie, Andrew, Hugh, and Matteo.How did they find me here?I squeezed my hands together, feeling a little unsure of what to do.Hugh's eyes lit up the moment he saw me. "