Chapter 10

I shook my head. "No. Someone as sick as me isn't suitable. I might end up hurting someone the next moment. My dad's friend is right. I have a long life ahead of me. I want to live a better life, so my dad won't worry on the other side."

I touched the tip of my nose, which felt slightly sour.

I looked into the distance.

Perhaps I really should look forward.

Under the sunset, my shadow and James's were stretched long.

After a while, I smiled.

I'm only just turned 18 and my life had only begun..

‘Don’t worry, Dad. I’ll definitely live a superb life.’

20. Extra

This was probably the umpteenth time I had argued with my dad this month.

Since he became a police officer, he would often forget to pick me up from school.

Several times, I almost fell asleep at school waiting for him.

One day, which was supposed to be my birthday, I waited all night, but instead of my dad, I saw him holding another girl's hand as they walked toward me.

"Sorry, Jessica. I was