Chapter 9 — The Day I Left the Chu Family

He never went on silent mode again. The phone is open 24/7. Day and night waiting, just waiting for a call, a text message from me. But for half a year, there was no news. The 33 phone calls asking for help, which he once called annoying, have now become the gentleness that he craves the most for the rest of his life but can never have again. Phong Dien raised his head to look at me, in his eyes was an unprecedented sleaze and cowardice.

"I will never favor anyone again, will never ignore your feelings again. On Kieu, can you go back? Let's start over."

I frowned slightly, carrying an unshakable determination.

“It's not necessary anymore, Phong Dien.”

“I have moved on.”

I stopped for a moment, looked into his bloodshot eyes, and said seriously:

“I have let go, really let go completely.”

I worked hard, using my own money to buy new hearing aids. I no longer needed him. Phong Dien looked at the empty abandonment in my eyes.

“On Kieu, can't you really give me a chance?”

9 I did not answer. But his eyes were cold. That's enough proof for my answer. At this moment, a timid figure hurriedly ran over. Lam Nhiem stood not far away, her eyes red. The moment she saw me, her body couldn't control herself and trembled slightly. She also intentionally waited here for a long time. For half a year, she has also lived in guilt and self-blame, insecure day and night. Lam Nhiem quickly walked in front of me, nothing left of her usual leisurely elegance. Her hair is a bit messy.

“Tieu Kieu, you're finally back.”

Lam Nhiem opened his mouth. His voice choked, tears immediately rolled down.

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry for you, I'm sorry for aunt."

"I clearly know that my aunt's health is not good, I clearly know how much you have sacrificed for Phong Dien."

“But I still ignored your feelings, causing a rift in your relationship.”

"The day aunt got worse, you were worried and asked for help, but because of my selfishness, I lied that she was still healthy, and pretended to be injured to keep Phong Dien, I killed her, I'm sorry..."

I quietly watched Lam Nhiem cry and sob, without the slightest ripple in my heart.

"I know you're just enjoying Phong Dien's favoritism towards you. But Lam Nhiem, I won't forgive you either."

“If apologizing to you two works, then please bring my mother back to life.”

Lam Nhiem hugged his face. Shoulders shaking from crying.

“Tieu Kieu, I really don't want to hurt you.”

I coldly replied:

“I know, you're just enjoying that feeling, everyone says you two are a match, a couple, you're unconsciously immersed in it.”

“But…”

I change the story.

“If you really consider me a friend, then you will have to restrain your behavior, not go over the line step after step.”

After speaking, Lam Nhiem cried without a sound. I don't even look at the two of them anymore. Turn around and leave. I hailed a taxi to the airport. Behind me, Phong Dien was still silently following me, not far, not near. Like a child who does something wrong, doesn't dare to bother, but can't bear to let go. His footsteps were heavy, and there was sadness in his eyes Regret and loneliness cannot be resolved. The airport is crowded with people, noisy people. I wore a simple backpack, my steps were leisurely, my eyebrows relaxed. At the security gate, I finally stopped walking and looked back at Phong Dien who had been following silently.

“Don't follow me anymore, Phong Dien.”

I spoke softly, marking the final end to our relationship that had lasted for many years. Phong Dien stood in front of me. The whole body is stiff. Eye rims bright red.