Blocked at Ophelia standing before me and clenched my fists slightly, I knew that saying these words made me shameless.
There was no justification for the fact that I’d abandoned her and was now shamelessly begging her for help
Yet I hadno choice but to give it a try for my mother’s sake, even if it meant ending Ophelia’s scorn, mockery, an
It could save my mom, use of that mattered. My time was running out, and I needed to do something for her while I could
grined my teeth and summoned the courage to speak again. “Cant pet a year’s salary in advance? I need it urgently.”
dignity crushed beneath my feet.
The moment the words it my mouth, Ophelia laughed she jeered, “Didn’t you look in the mirror before leaning the house today? Or do you have no idea what you’ve become? Or perhaps your brain’s somulded that you’ve completely forgotten everything you’ve done?”
I didn’t reply
After mocking me, the toned and walked away. She refused to anothe
itrom me, but I stopped forward and blockedher path. “It’s really urgent.”
She glated at me. “Get out of my way what does it have to do with me even if you’te despertate”
I took a deep breath. “Eknow it’s audiculous to ask this of you, but really need the money. You can treat me how you like in the future, and I’ll never complain. Do whatever you want
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ce I get the money. Do with it as you plea
Ophelia abruptly turned and came up to me. Her hand shot out to grab nie by the collar. “Thỏ you do get how you
Her eyes filled with rape and hand new how much pain she’d been in, and I knew the depth of her hatred for ma “Lunderstand. I’m sorry – Lically am
me? if you don’t remember, I can help you recall.”
My apology dads‘ solten her instead, her dick eyes grew older. “Do you think an apology in rough towar my forgiveness?
“Do you think you can erase years of pain and should forgive you just because you said sitry?
“Do you think you’re sogear that you can hurt someone and write it all of woth a simple apology
Ophelia shoved me hard i stumbled and fell to the ground, scraping my hand again the tough pavement
Asharp pain that through me, but I dared not show it. Her eyes bore into me with such loath that my blood ran cold.
Tou want my forgiveness? Fine. Then de.”
My chest fighted at the look of hated in her eyes. It only death would satisfy her
I couldn’t help but feel oddly sad. The person I’d once risked my life to now wamed to take mine away.
1 ignored the pain and pushed myself up. “Fine, if that’s what you want, feel foto claim it whenever you wish. But I really need this money.
Ophelia seemed surprised at my words. She thought I was lying to her.
“You think you can take my money and disappear just like before? You must think I’m stupid, or do you think you’re ever?
“I can see that you attempting the same trick age. You used it on your father, and now you’re trying it on ma
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da saw me staying silent, she chided, “Thaddeus, you can’t change your ways, canyon? Wh a shame. Because this time, I’ll never trust you again!
With that the termed and valled straight into the club “Get in here quickly! Or you can watch your salary:
She disappeared through the dak entrance ticketing with neon light and lott only those harsh words behin
“down to nothing!”
1 stood at the doo; and stated at the entrance as my heart sank into utter despair. I had no assets in my name, and I wasn’t even qualified for a loan. I had totally no idea what to do next… Betere could recover from my thoughts, my phone rang. Do you want me to drag you in? If you don’t want this job, say so!”
Thad no choice but to follow her inside
The evening business talk went smoothly, and it eventually led to the usual drinking rounds
When it came to drink, Ophelia feigned discomfort and got me to drink on her behalf instead
“My apologies. Mr. Miller My stomach’s been acting up recently. This is my new assistant. There’s no problem for him to drink on my behalf, right?”
Mr. Milles eyed me and smiled as he said. “Of course. Since you’re not feeling well, Ms. Sith, I wouldn’t want to push you.”
Iw Optilia was doing this on purpose, yet 1 had no choice but to brace myself and drink.
Yet, I never expected Mr. Miller to be a relentless drinker. He constantly leaned in close and insisted I drink more;
san, Thud Ter’s have another. Just one more plass.
The liquor began triggering my stomach and made me feel worse. Soon, cold sweat broke out on my forehead from the pain
The bat a good drinker, Mr. Miller Shall we call it a night?” 1 pleaded.
Mr. Miller eyed Ophelia and remarked. “Your assistant doesn’t know what’s good for him, does he?” Ophelia shot me a cold glance. “Mr. Miller drinking with you is a gesture of respect. Goon and drink” Imed to her and pointed out, “But have to drive you home in a bit.”
