In the end, she ended her working life that was away from home and went back to her hometown after discussing it with her brother. She started a new life then.There was a huge change back home.Even though she returned for New Year each year, she never walked the familiar paths with the current mindset. The muddy roads from her memories had all solidified, and even the significant routes were paved with asphalt. The surrounding trees were lush, and every few steps, one could spot a streetlight.The only constant was the farmland and rivers along the way. When the wind blew, the paddy swayed with the breeze, and the rustling sound could be heard. However, upon closer listening, all that could be heard were the croaking of frogs and the chirping of birds.She suddenly felt like it wasn't that bad to come back home.At least during summer rains, she could leisurely listen to the sound of raindrops the size of beans hitting the trees, without worrying about her clothes getting mudd
As someone who had climbed the ranks to department management in the workplace, how could she not understand people's words? Yet, she chose to play dumb.When others praised her for being a good daughter, she would casually respond that it was only natural. If they tried to involve their own children in the conversation, she would simply smile without giving much of a response.In the past, she might have entertained a comment or two and acknowledged the success of their children who chose not to return to their hometowns. However, as time went on, she saw through the gossip. What did this gossip have to do with her?Were they expecting her to help ensure their children were filial?Susan only cared about her own matters.The cost of living in the small town wasn't high, and her savings could cover her daily expenses. Moreover, by working on poverty alleviation projects with fellow entrepreneurs in the village, she successfully shed the label of being a poverty-stricken household.
Susan knew that behaving this way would only make her social circle life difficult. After all, before her mother passed away, she still had to stay in this area. She couldn't avoid meeting neighbors and fellow villagers. Speaking out in this manner would only strain relationships and make things awkward for everyone involved.However, she didn't care.These people didn't think about her feelings when they gossiped about her, so why did she need to care?She resigned to take care of her mother, and over the years, she worked tirelessly. Any reasonable person would acknowledge that she had done well. She even received recognition from the village. As for those gossiping men and women, who were they?Some people also said she was naive. They called her foolish for returning to take care of her mother while her brother enjoyed life abroad. They did not know where her brother was. They accused her of bearing the burden on her own shoulders.She argued with these people and almost fough
Susan sat up from the bed.She habitually looked for her bag to touch up her makeup before realizing that she was forcefully brought here, so she didn't bring anything with her.The good thing was that there were some daily necessities in the room here. Although it was small, it was filled with things that were needed.She took some tissue and went to the basin to clean her face.Rebecca got up from the bed and leaned by the pillar beside as she watched her. "I'm sorry because you got into this mess because of me."Susan wiped away the traces of tears on her face and turned to smile at Rebecca. "Didn't you negotiate with those people already? I should be thanking my lucky stars to have met you and gotten to this new place, right? Don't you want me to be grateful?"Rebecca furrowed her brows and shook her head. "I just stated my identity. I don't know how they will ultimately react. So ... I'm still sorry."When Beardo heard her words and left, he might not have checked her ident
"Isn't this normal? You never know what is going to happen tomorrow. I'm just planning ahead." Susan sounded casual.If she had a cigarette now, her words might even sound more meaningful.However, there was nothing much in this room apart from the woman's sigh.Rebecca remained silent for a while before asking, "If possible, I'll try my best to guarantee your safety. If we're lucky enough, I will bring your brother back safely."This time, Susan was stunned.Rebecca's mouth twitched. "Meeting each other is our fate, and if I have the ability, I'm willing to extend a helping hand to a sincere friend. However, I've always disliked making promises I can't keep, so whether I can do it or not is uncertain."Susan smiled. "Then … Pray for my safety."To survive was a choice, and who would willingly make the worst assumptions? She presented such a request to someone she had only spent a day with, perhaps because she saw no other way out for herself. Additionally, in her life, ever
At the entrance stood a robust, well-built man with a foreign face and a clean-shaven look.His fierce and menacing demeanor made it clear that crossing him wouldn't be a wise choice."Are you David's woman?" The man swaggered in while carrying something indistinct. His attitude was brash.Rebecca assessed him from head to toe before stepping forward."You are wrong. I belong to myself, and I'm not anyone's possession. If you came to inquire if I am his woman, the answer is no."She positioned herself in front of Susan, while effectively shielding her from the man's attention. "Let me introduce myself. I am Rebecca, daughter of Kenneth Johnson from Rookfort. Albert Johnson of the MRC Group is my elder brother. And Sam Johnson from XR Entertainment is my brother, too."As she spoke, the man at the entrance remained unresponsive. However, a soft hiss came from behind.Rebecca glanced at it peripherally but maintained her composure. She raised her gaze to lock eyes with the man bef
The pressure on her neck suddenly eased. Rebecca coughed as she clutched her throat. She seemed to be struggling to breathe.Susan, standing nearby, felt breathless just witnessing the scene. She even held her breath.The man paid no attention to Susan. His cold gaze was fiercely fixed on Rebecca."How can you prove that David wanted to kill you before? Why would he want to kill a normal woman like you? I think he would rather sleep with you."Rebecca was speechless. After a moment of recovery, she couldn't help but laugh.Her voice, hoarse from the earlier choking, now sounded even raspier. The laughter, tinted with a cold mockery, added an eerie touch."You want to kill me, don't you? David is a lunatic. Why wouldn't he want to kill me?"The man fell silent for a moment, then spoke with a cold tone."How can you prove that? What if you are the woman David has protected for four years? If I let you go, wouldn't I lose out? We went through so much trouble to catch you, how ca
"Didn't you want evidence? I am showing you evidence."Rebecca looked calm. She was only wearing a sports bra now.This kind of attire was quite common in the gym, but this "innocent" pirate seemed to have never seen anything like it. He was so scared that he didn't dare to face her.Calling him foolish would be an understatement.It was unbelievable that such a fierce-looking person had this side.She thought that pirates must have gone through a lot.Rebecca looked at the man and said, "You wanted evidence, right? These scars on my body are the evidence. If you had seen me four years ago when I had just been rescued by my family, these scars would be even more obvious."Four years ago, when she first woke up in the hospital, her body had more scars than now, and they were deeper.In the past few years, David had arranged many surgeries for her.They had tried every treatment plan from hospitals and cosmetic institutions that could be used.Her hands were well-protected in t