Chapter 3
After a long silence, my parents finally emerged from the corner and said to me, “Don’t make things difficult for Oscar.”
Feeling somewhat resentful, I blurted out without thinking, “If I never came back, would all of you be happier?”
They avoided my hurt gaze. Their answer was already crystal clear.
I tactfully changed the subject: “How have these three Christmases been for you?”
Hearing that I wasn’t pressing the previous question anymore, they visibly relaxed.
“I’ve been well. Christina knows about my poor health and always finds new ways to prepare nutritious meals for me.” My mother’s expression softened. Even my father smiled.
“Yes. Christina says she wants me to retire early. She’s still learning how to manage the company.”
I knew Mom’s health was fragile, and I knew Dad worked hard, so while studying finance in college, I also minored in nutrition.
Back then, they said they were proud of me.
I smiled even more stiffly: “Mom, Dad, you must have heard
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that I’ve remarried. Would you like to come with me?”
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I remembered they once said that wherever I married, they would follow, because they worried I might not marry a good man and feared I’d suffer.
The next second, they both shook their heads: “We can’t leave Christina anymore. We won’t go.”
I felt a wave of bitterness, and even my voice became hoarse: “No matter how good she is, she’s still not your biological daughter. This bank card is my contribution to your retirement fund, consider it an extra layer of security.”
“Don’t say that. We’ve already accepted Christina as our daughter.”
Sensing their displeasure, I completely shut my mouth.
As I stood up and walked toward the front door, I heard their hesitant voices: “Evelyn, we’re sorry.”
I didn’t turn back, nor did I stop walking.
Just when I was only a few steps from the door, I suddenly heard running footsteps behind me.
I turned around to see Layla flying into my arms like a little bird. She said excitedly, “Mommy, you’re finally back!”
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