บททั้งหมดของ A Child of Another Story: บทที่ 1 - บทที่ 9

Sheila's face was all twisted up, and right then, everything seemed totally ridiculous."I'm just... Tired."I left the words hanging there, grabbed the suitcase I had barely set down, and headed for the door without a backward glance.She yanked my wrist hard and asked with a shrill, "What's your deal? You come back and immediately start flipping out. Erick, when did you get so impossible?!"I yanked my hand away, feeling the anger I had been holding back start to bubble up."Sheila, you're the one making a scene! You text me with 'I miss you', and I bust my butt working night and day to cram five days of work into three, just to rush back to you."Since I walked in, have you said one caring thing to me? Do you even remember that today's our fifth anniversary?!"I was practically shouting by the end, my eyes stinging and scratchy.However, Sheila just looked lost, like she had no clue it was a special day.I laughed bitterly. "You forgot our anniversary, huh? So what's the bi

Sheila's call came the next day.Her voice was soft, almost pleading."Erick, are you still upset with me?"Tomorrow is my parents' fiftieth anniversary. We promised we'd be there to celebrate, remember?"They keep asking about you, and I... I've missed you. Come back, okay? No more arguing."I had not forgotten.I had even gone out of my way to order a set of handcrafted porcelain as a special gift for the occasion."Will Yoel be there?" I asked.There was a brief silence before she answered, her words stumbling out."He's practically family, you know that. He's been around since forever. Of course, he'll be there for the big day."Erick, don't read too much into it. It's just a family get-together, that's all."I shut my eyes for a moment, feeling the last bit of warmth in my heart flicker out."Fine. What time?" I asked calmly.She sounded relieved, almost happy. "Noon, at the Crown House Dining. I'll see you there!"I hung up, an icy smirk playing on my lips.I showe

The case against Sheila was a breeze.Bank transfers, chat logs, the evidence was solid.The judge ordered her to pay back the 75,000-dollar loan and interest within six months.For an average family, that kind of money was like a mountain.Sheila was out of money, so she had no choice but to turn to her parents for help.Rhett was backed into a corner, forced to sell the only home his family had. They left a decent neighborhood for a rundown apartment block.Word on the street was that Rhett got so sick he nearly did not make it, and Kelly aged a decade in a single night.They had once been the pride of the block, always bragging about their daughter’s big achievements.Then, they became the punchline of every neighbor’s joke.People whispered that I went too far, that I forgot old loyalties.In response, I would give a half-smile and stay mum.Did Sheila think of the sacrifices I made while she was off studying abroad on my dime? Did she spare a thought for the house I mor

The guy was not taking a hint and blocked our path."Come on, let's be friends! My name's Wilson Cobb. I deal in real estate. How about you give me your digits, beauty?"Christina's brow creased with distaste.I stepped in front of Christina, fixing him with an icy stare. "Buzz off.""Whoa! You've got some nerve, kid!"Wilson looked me up and down with a sneer. "Do you even know who I am, talking to me like that?"I replied icily, "I couldn't care less who you are. Vanish in three seconds, or you'll regret it."Maybe it was the frost in my gaze that got to him, but Wilson's swagger seemed to falter.However, he was not ready to back down, turning to Sheila."Sheila, this guy's your friend? Doesn't he know his manners?"Sheila finally looked up, her eyes a storm of emotions as she replied with a raspy voice, "Mr. Cobb, he... He's my ex. We're done.""Oh, an ex, is it?"Wilson's eyes lit up with a sleazy grin. "Perfect timing. Let him see the sweet life you've got with me no