Chapter 3

Early the next morning, when I went downstairs, the servants had already packed my things.

Vivian stood there, staring at me with a harsh look, full of disgust.

"Here's your money. The password is your birthday."

I took it expressionlessly and walked towards the entrance.

Suddenly, footsteps sounded on the stairs. Lucas had woken up at some point.

"Honey, when will you be back?"

My throat tightened: "Later."

"Then I'll wait for you!"

Looking at his handsome face, I steeled my heart and turned to leave.

I dragged my luggage to my previous cheap rental apartment, finally feeling relieved.

Even though it was very run-down here, at least I didn't have to watch other people's faces anymore.

After my brother's surgery, I took him abroad.

This was part of the agreement. When Emma came back, I was to disappear from their sight.

Before going abroad, I saw Lucas's appearance after regaining his sight in the news.

He appeared radiant at a charity gala, with the elegant and proud Emma standing beside him.

They truly were a perfect match.

I couldn't help but think back to the New Year's party in high school, where they stood gracefully on the main stage.

I was a year below them, but I had known about Lucas for a long time.

The hot topic among girls was always about handsome and excellent boys.

I fell for him just because of a small incident.

There were always beggars near the school, and everyone would walk away in fear and disgust.

Only Lucas wouldn't. He would always politely buy them breakfast.

At that time, my family hadn't fallen on hard times yet, and I could often secretly watch him at school.

Later, my father lost all our family assets through gambling and jumped to his death.

I was forced to transfer schools, working part-time while studying.