163I did not know how long the scandal would last. All I knew was that I was crying and looking at the camera in horror. No matter what others asked, I just shook my head."Please, I beg you. Don't talk nonsense. Mrs. Xanthos is fine. She's just been under great pressure recently. Stop taking pictures of her."The cameras from the reporters would not keep pointing at me. However, at least when I was faced with the camera, I was able to use my countless crying previously for this moment.After the noise, it was quiet. I sat down gloomily on a step somewhere and uploaded Linda's psychiatric test report from my phone to multiple websites. Then, I deleted the document and all traces of browsing.I lay my head on my lap. As I looked at the pedestrians passing by, I smiled and looked down at the phone screen in my hand. I gently tapped it with my fingers and murmured, "Mrs. Xanthos had taught me well..."Why did she have to force me...My tears fell down my face. I sobbed as if I cou
171Initially, I thought I would be locked up in a basement. However, I did not expect that when I opened my eyes, there were strands of red ribbons wrapped around a bouquet. It looked as if they were the decorations used in a wedding room.It was dark in the room. I used all my strength to sit up and looked around subconsciously. Then, I found that Lucas was sitting on a couch not far away. He was holding a phone in his hand. After that, he let the cold light of the phone shine in his eyes, which were freezing."Maddie."I instinctively felt fear and subconsciously wanted to dodge him.Lucas took the phone and quickly walked to the bedside. He grabbed my hand and bent down to lean close to me. Then, he leaned against my body and looked at the phone screen with me. After that, he reached out to hold me in his arms and caressed my chin with his slender fingers."Maddie."Lucas suddenly grabbed my chin and forced me to see the message that I did not have time to send to Leonardo.
Author: Wan He Chui Yan 1I first met Christopher Simmons at the house of my dad's best friend, Oscar Simmons.It was my favorite snowy day that day. Snowy days gave me an excuse not to join those children playing outside, so I could stay on the couch and watch TV shows.However, there were just some children who couldn't even let me enjoy my drama in peace."Get out!""Hit him!"Annoyed by the noise in the yard, I opened the door. Immediately, a snowball hit me. I pursed my lips and felt the urge to lash out at them.However, I was used to acting like an elegant princess since I was young. In the end, I rubbed my head, pulled on my sleeves, and complained, "Can you guys stop being so rowdy?"The children's leader was Henry Simmons, Oscar's son. He was a chubby boy with a fierce look. With a frown, he turned around and said, "This is my house, and you're in no place to order me around!"I was shocked."Henry! What are you doing? Apologize to Becca!"Oscar appeared b
7This time, they were robbing Christopher.It happened in the alley.The street vendor was at the entrance of the alley.The alley was dark. I wanted to go and check it out but was immediately frightened when I heard the sounds of a fight. However, the owner of the street vendor was an experienced lady. She walked forward and yelled, "Who's fighting there?"The alley fell silent instantly. After a while, Christopher walked over.The corners of his mouth were bloodstained, and his eyes were also red. He lowered his head slightly, and his hair covered his fair skin. He looked miserable.The street vendor lady was so distressed that she asked, "Young boy, do you want some food?"I was speechless.At that moment, I stood next to him with a plate in my hand and fries in my mouth.Christopher looked at me.I didn't know what to say."Do you want some?"This was the first sentence of my third meeting with Christopher. It was an incredibly awkward situation.Christopher shook hi
13Christopher, who was drunk, was very cute and obedient.Seeing his occasional sour expression as he drank the apple cider, I realized how happy it felt to be an elder sister."Christopher, are you awake? If you're awake, go home and shower!"Christopher was holding the bottle in his slender hand. He looked down at me and asked, "Do you think of me as your brother?"I was stunned momentarily and felt that he was too close to me. I smiled and said, "You can forget what I said if you don't like it.""I do," said Christopher.Christopher replied seriously and looked at me with his big bright eyes. He smiled and added, "Finally, someone in this world wants to be related to me."He spoke with such a sad tone, but I didn't overthink his words. I was slightly distressed. "Don't say that. You're excellent. I'm sure more and more people will be willing to be related to you!"I wasn't lying, as Christopher was excellent. His grades, appearance, and even height were outstanding.Chris
16William left as soon as the rain stopped.I also cleaned up the cutlery and went upstairs with the bouquet.I'd been playing the entire day, and it was almost midnight. I was slightly tired. I arranged the flowers in a vase, took my pajamas, and headed to the shower.I felt comfortable after taking a shower. However, the sound of something breaking suddenly came over."Who is it?"My heart skipped a bit, and I brazenly opened the bathroom door.Apart from the fragments of the vase and the faint light the flowing water reflected, nothing was in the room.A trace of coldness appeared in my heart. I subconsciously wanted to find some weapons, but the only suitable item I found was a belt after feeling around for some time.My fear was amplified little by little, and I started panicking. I turned around but didn't see anyone. I then walked downstairs and found that the kitchen door was open. The cutlery inside was also broken.I was shocked and quickly looked for my phone. I q
19"Come here."It was Christopher's voice.I subconsciously looked over and met his gentle smile. A chill grew in my heart. "We're in our school."Christopher smiled and walked over. He said softly, "So you want me to kiss you here?"My body went limp, and my voice was trembling. "Are you crazy?"Christopher said, "Do you want to do it here, or are you coming with me?"It was another situation where he provided me with no choices.I responded stiffly, "I have a class."Christopher just smiled and stretched his hand toward me. I subconsciously grabbed him, and he took the opportunity to hold my hand. Christopher rubbed my hand and said, "Your hand's as soft as that area.""You're shameless!"I tried to withdraw my hand, but Christopher clenched it tightly and stared at me.I felt tears welling up in my eyes and was about to cry. Christopher then led me into a nearby storeroom."Open your mouth," he said.Christopher leaned forward and pressed against me.I looked at him
23Fortunately, I was too weak to be pregnant then, but I ended up with severe depression.Ultimately, I didn't have the energy to continue my studies. Instead, I completely hid from the world.However, Christopher still managed to find me. To be more specific, he deceived me into returning to his side."Becca."After it ended, Christopher hugged me and smiled gently as he held my hand.It was a long night.Just like what Christopher promised, he had ruined me."Becca," said Christopher gently.In the dark room, I closed my eyes and didn't avoid his kiss."You're being so obedient today?" asked Christopher."I wish to visit Dylan," I replied.Misfortune had befallen us. Something went wrong with our family business, and Dylan met with an accident.Christopher curled his lips upward and smiled. He brushed the baby hair behind my ear away and looked at me.He didn't have to speak, and I already knew what he was thinking.I was slightly tired. "I'll be back tonight..."Chr