Michael, being the keen observer that he was, noticed the change in my expression.

“Why the sad face? What happened at the hospital?”

He caressed my back gently as he spoke. Although his tone was placid, I could feel a hint of genuine care for me.

“I got chased out by them.”

I spoke as a wry smile etched itself on my face. Hah! What a joke to be rejected by my own family!

Upon hearing my answer, he paused for a few seconds before resuming to caress my back.

“Why?” He looked at me with a face devoid of emotion.

“They think that I’m the one who caused Steven to become like this. Every one of them is blaming me…”

I wasn’t sure why I told Michael everything that happened back at the hospital. After all, he had nothing to do with it, and there was nothing he could do to fix it.

Michael did not say a word after that, but I could see his expression darkening.

“Since you got chased out, there is no need for you to go back anymore. Just stay with me from now on.”

He held me tightly in his embrace and said in a low voice.

Even though his tone sounded extremely possessive, I felt touched by his words.

I hugged him tightly as tears rolled down my cheeks uncontrollably. I intended to suppress my sadness, but I soon realized I could no longer take it on my own. What I needed at that moment was someone to confide in out and someone to rely on.

wrong have I done? Why must they blame it all

was simply too exhausted from all the burdens and grievances

word, but I could feel his arms wrapping around

for a long time, until I finally

for me to confide in him, I was still grateful and touched that he did not push me

dozed off, Michael carried me to the bed, and he slept

stung by a bee. I turned my body and noticed that Michael was still sleeping by

for a long time the previous

With him by my side, I could feel a rare sense of security. Even though I had already known that there was no future for our relationship,

was not in a deep sleep, as

he hugged me again and asked with a slightly hoarse voice, “Have

red with embarrassment as I recalled how pitiful I must have looked when I was crying the previous

your shirt dirty

Michael was a clean freak, so I was certain it must have been difficult for him to tolerate

“So you still remember.”

scrutinizing me. Displeasure flickered in his

wash it for you later. Anyway, can I take leave for

taken leave for two days already, but I was still not in the mood to work. Even though I knew my family did not want to meet me, I could not let go of my concern for

your family

stared at me, his expression was that

worried

but that pain was incomparable to the physical pain Steven must have been

go! You’ll only be humiliating

sat upright and commanded me

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