Todos os capítulos de One Party Game Proved I Don't Belong Here: Capítulo 11 - Capítulo 15

"Mr. Parker hit me," Max whined. "He said he hated me. Grandma cried, too. Mom hasn't said anything. I'm scared."The call had turned into a video call. I looked at his face on the screen—tiny and pale, with swollen eyes. This was the child I had once loved with my entire being, but his next words brought me back to reality."Dad, please come back. Cook for me. Sleep with me. I won't ask Mr. Parker to be my dad anymore."What he wanted wasn't his dad. He wanted the nanny who would take care of him unconditionally."Max," I said softly, "I'm not going back."He froze, tears still clinging to his cheeks. "Why? I already said I don't want Mr. Parker."I looked at him and said, slowly and clearly, "Because I'm human, too. And humans get hurt. Once you choose to push someone away, never expect them to stay in the same place forever, waiting for you to change your mind."Max cried even harder. "I'm sorry, Dad. I'm sorry. Please don't give up on me."Oh, how I once longed to hear some

"I didn't mean it," Matthew muttered shakily. "I've just had too much to drink."Just then, a woman rushed over and grabbed Matthew by the wrist. "Bold of you to be strutting around here, Matthew Parker. When are you going to pay back the 450 thousand dollars you owe me?"Another woman sneered. "That's how he was abroad, too. He lied to women, swindled money, and stole business opportunities. He basically latches onto anyone he thinks could be useful."The ballroom erupted. Some people pulled out their phones to record. Others whispered among themselves. Louise's face was ashen."Shut up! All of you, shut up!" Matthew barked, completely losing it. He turned toward me, his eyes filled with hatred. "It's you! This is all your fault! You did this to me, Harlan!"I looked at him calmly. "I don't have the time or any interest in ruining you, Matthew. I walked out of your little game a long time ago."The police arrived soon after.Matthew was arrested on suspicion of fraud, copyright

"The marriage has been legally dissolved. The division of marital property has been carried out according to our terms. The other party did not appeal."I stared at those few lines, yet I didn't feel the overwhelming joy I had imagined. Instead, relief sneaked in, as though something heavy had finally been laid to rest.Finally, my eight years of marriage were over.Louise messaged me, "Harlan, I wish you all the best in the future."After a long while, another message came through. "I'm sorry."I stared at it for two seconds, then blocked her number without replying.After that, Max began writing me letters regularly. At first, they were all apologies. His handwriting was crooked and uneven."Dad, I packed my schoolbag all by myself today.""Dad, I don't throw tantrums anymore.""Dad, Grandma also stopped yelling at people.""Dad, Mom learned how to make scrambled eggs, but they taste awful."I read every one of his letters, but I only replied when necessary."Study hard.