12When we got back to the hotel, after a brief contretemps, I lay on top of Jarred. "Didn't you say that we were even?"He pulled the blanket over his face, his chest rising and falling as he laughed, seemingly embarrassed to face this question.I rolled my eyes and laughed. I didn't understand what he meant by "being even" before, but now I realized that this little guy was trying to distance himself from me.But now we had broken our agreement again, so who would pay the breach of contract fee?We had taken our clothes off together tonight."It seems like you're enjoying the show tonight." Seeing him laughing all the time, I sighed.He showed his face and blinked his eyes. "I was really angry at first.""Oh," I said expressionlessly.He laughed again, "Hehe, luckily I didn't leave, otherwise I wouldn't have known that boss lady cares about me so much."???Where did he find out?I coughed and said, "Work hard and cultivate diligently, there is still plenty of time."……
Author: Ni Hai1On Valentine's Day, my boyfriend jumped to his death from our 27th-floor bedroom balcony.The shrill scream startled the security guards in several nearby buildings.Bertram Chaucer squatted before me and asked about the incident. His policeman's eyes were sharp, and his tone was all-business. "Where were you when the incident happened?"I was so scared that I collapsed on the ground, my clothes in disarray. I kept shivering like a fish out of water, gasping for breath.After a while, he calmly repeated, "Miss Belle, where were you when the incident happened?"I tried my best to make a hoarse sound, "I was sleeping.""The balcony is connected to the bedroom. When he jumped off the balcony, were you conscious?""I was asleep. I didn't know anything.""The neighbor said he heard your fierce quarrel about two hours before the incident. Is that true?""Yes.""Why?"This word ignited my remaining rationality. I raised my head and glared at the man in front of
5Three days later, Thomas' mother died.I suffered from insomnia and could only fall asleep after taking sleeping pills. I didn't know what had happened after I fell asleep.This morning, as soon as I opened the door, I saw a pair of legs swaying in the air, and the toes were only a few centimeters away from me.The red plastic stool fell to the ground with a dull clatter.In an instant, my hair stood on end, and I curled up in the corner in horror. My throat tightened, and I couldn't make a sound. I could only hear my heart beating wildly.It took me a long time to come back to my senses. Trembling, I took out my phone and called Bertram.His voice came from the phone. He was as calm as ever. "What's wrong?"I took a deep breath and squeezed my thigh, forcing myself to focus."Don't be afraid. Stay where you are. I'll be right there." There was a rustling sound on the phone. "Don't hang up. Wait for me."My fear and panic seemed to have found an exit, slowly fading away. I
7When Sarah came to see me with the fruit, Bertram was still angry. He sat by the ward window and lowered his head to play with his mobile phone.The atmosphere was awkward.Sarah noticed this. After showing concern for my health, she strode up to Bertram and snatched his phone away without saying a word."If you have something to say, just say it. We're not mind readers. How are we supposed to know what you're thinking?"As far as I knew, Bertram was a cold-faced man, and Sarah was a sweet little sister.However, at this moment, it was as if they'd swapped roles.Under my stunned gaze, Bertram stood up and walked toward me with a serious expression."Julian, you shouldn't feel so guilt-ridden. Do you think he will be grateful if you don't pursue the matter of Thomas' father? You need to get a grip. Weak people will always be bullied. Do you understand?"Her tone was stern, and she even added some hand movements, which made her look like a parent who was exasperated at her ch
9These words instantly exploded in my mind.Was there any other reason for Thomas' mother's death?I asked the driver to turn around and return to the hospital. As soon as I got out of the car, I saw Bertram.He stood straight on the side of the road, and the sun shone brightly on him.I felt a little ashamed. My eyes were red and I didn't know what to say.He pursed his lips and looked at me quietly. After a long while, he slowly said, "Julian, there is no barrier in life that can't be overcome. Take a few more steps and you'll be fine."I nodded and tears rolled down my cheeks."Come on, I'll take you to a place. I think it's more meaningful for you to understand the cause of Thomas' mother's death."Bertram raised his hand and paused above my head for a while. In the end, he patted my shoulder gently.My heart skipped a beat.I had made countless speculations about how Thomas' mother had hung herself at my door.What convinced me the most was that in order to take reven
11On the day of Thomas' father's wedding, it was a grand occasion.The yard was filled with band members who were singing and playing. Their voices could be heard a few miles away.However, there were very few relatives who came, and the neighbors all didn't like this family.When I showed up with a group of reporters, it caused quite a stir.The neighbors gathered around his house at the same time, surrounding the door of his house tightly."Julian, are you crazy? What are you doing?" The groom, who heard the noise, came in a hurry, and his face turned blue.Seeing that the situation was not good, the bride quickly covered her head and ran away, for fear of being photographed by the camera."I brought reporters to interview you." I tidied up my collar, straightened my chest, and looked up at the camera. "You spread rumors every day about how I forced your son to death and forced your wife to hang herself at the door of my house. I have to let everyone know the truth."Thomas
Author: Ni HaiI had a secret relationship with my stepmother's son.When we broke up, it became particularly unpleasant.One day, he got drunk and intercepted me in the bathroom. He said, "I'm a masochist. We'll torment each other until our hair turns grey. What can you do to me?"1It was almost New Year. I delayed things for as long as I could, but in the end, under my father's alternating intimidation and bribery, I bought a plane ticket home.On the day I got home, Jeremy came to pick me up.It was the first time we met after breaking up.After half a year, he had changed a great deal. He only wore light-colored clothes in the past, but now, he was dressed in a tailored black suit. He had a slender waist and long legs. Coupled with his profound outline and indifferent expression, he looked cold and unapproachable."Brother..." I called him awkwardly.He glanced at me coldly and said, "Call me by my name. I don't want to be your brother."If we broke up, couldn't we be
4As soon as I stepped out of the door, a bone-chilling wind blew from all directions.I stood in the snowy field. Before I could recover from the shame, I saw Jeremy chasing after me.He wore a black down jacket, and most of his face was hidden in his thick and fluffy collar, revealing only a pair of calm eyes. He was holding a Patrick Star hand warmer, which didn't match his image at all.Walking up to me, he handed me the hand warmer and said lightly, "Let's go home. It's cold outside."I quickly shook my head and said, "Brother, no, Jeremy, come with me somewhere. I'm afraid to go alone."It took us a few hours to drive there.The sun was setting in the west, and the evening mist was heavy. Jeremy and I were sitting in front of a tomb in the cemetery. It was hushed, and no one else was there. Looking around, I found there were only neatly arranged tombstones of different heights."I told my mother everything." I chuckled. "Including our relationship."The tip of Jeremy's n