Let Me Go, Mr. Hill!

 “Your flaws… I haven’t discovered any of them for now.” Freya thought about it for a while. “Sometimes, I would think you’re too shrewd and hard to understand, but if men aren’t shrewd, things will be difficult for them in society and they’ll be bullied.”

“Being shrewd is my flaw,” Ryan said in a low voice. “Many women don’t like to be with men who are too sharp. They’re afraid that they’ll be tricked into losing everything in the end. Therefore, I guess many women won’t consider marrying me after serious interactions with me. Besides, I… don’t like to brush my teeth. My feet stink. Mm, I have a bad personality. I drink and I smoke. I’m a lazy person. I have a nasty temper-“

“Alright, stop fooling me. You’re not that kind of person at all.” Freya interrupted him as she laughed.

“I’m being serious here. I’m not that way only when I’m with you. I might be like that toward other women,” Ryan spoke gently.

Freya did not say a word. It was as if her heart was wrapped in cotton. It felt tingly and sweet.

“Freya, tomorrow… My mom might go over to look for you. From what I know of her, she probably won’t say harsh words, but… she’ll persuade you to leave me. My mom is very eloquent. I can’t even compare to her sometimes…”

Ryan felt increasingly unsure as he spoke. He laughed bitterly. “Can you hang on and don’t give up for my sake? I’ve come to an agreement with Jessica. With Jessica supporting me from behind, no one will be able to force me.”

“Didn’t I promise you tonight? You’re working hard, so I’ll do my best too,” Freya said with determination. “Go to bed early.”

“Mm, good night.”

…

phone, Freya could not sleep

wanted to become a person like Heidi. She

overthinking and only fell asleep at

Freya woke up the next day, her head

out, she saw Forrest walking down

her neck when her brother’s cold gaze swept across her. She bit the