Why is true love so worthless now? In just a short year, it has turned into mutual disgust.
I felt very cold in my heart, so I casually comforted him for a few words and hastily hung up the phone, using the excuse of being busy with studying.
In the blink of an eye, another year passed. I successfully entered a top university in another province with excellent grades, bringing my high school life to a smooth end.
On the day I received the admission letter, my father happily grabbed my shoulder and shook it vigorously, saying, “You truly are my daughter, bringing honor to our ancestors.” After saying that, he immediately arranged a grand feast to celebrate for me.
I looked at Savanna, who was sitting beside me with a pale face, and deliberately raised my voice, “Dad, on such a happy day, I want to invite Mom to come, okay?”
Dad nodded generously and said, “Alright! You are the protagonist of this feast, and your words count!”
Savanna snorted coldly on the side, while I looked at my dad with a helpless and pitiful expression.
Dad frowned and said, “Who are you sulking for with that sad face when it’s such a joyous occasion for my daughter? Don’t bother coming to Penelope’s graduation banquet, so as not to spoil the mood!”
“Are you afraid that I will be a hindrance to you on the scene, obstructing the rekindling of your old flame?” Savanna slammed the table and stood up. “Konnor, you heartless person. Before, you treated me like a precious. But now, I can’t bear a son. You want to drive me away?!”
“Mom, Dad didn’t mean it that way. Forget it, forget it, stop arguing, I won’t call Mom anymore,” I choked, wiping away tears on the side.
Dad saw my compromising appearance and became even angrier. He waved his big hand and said, “I have the final say in this family, Penelope. Call your mom and ask her to come to the graduation banquet!”
Seeing Savanna glaring at me angrily, ready to start a fight with my dad again, I pretended to be scared and hid upstairs. However, the sound of calling my mom was filled with unstoppable joy.
“Mom, let’s go out for dinner! I have something to tell you.”
I told my mother the good news of being admitted to a prestigious university and invited her to attend my graduation banquet.
“My dad and Penelope used to argue all the time at home, it was really intense! Mom, when the time comes, you should dress up and attend, whether Penelope comes or not, you will definitely outshine everyone.”
Mom sneered, “These lovebirds have their day too!” as she took out her phone to show me the bank balance. “Don’t mention those two unlucky people on such a happy day. Look, this is the money you’ve entrusted to me over the past two years, and I’ve put it all in high–interest savings for you. Plus, I’ve also saved some money for you myself. Now, there’s a total of 800,000.”
I looked at the astonishing balance and couldn’t believe that I had managed to save so much money little by little. “Mom, come with me to the city where I will be attending university! I miss you a lot.”
My mother looked at me, her eyes moistened, and nodded heavily.
On the day of the graduation banquet, I dressed up and attended the event with my mother.
Mom has been single for over a year now. She has been living comfortably at her parents‘ house, enjoying good food and accommodation. She often goes out to relax and has been living a very fulfilling life. With a little bit of dressing up, she looks even more radiant. Even my dad was taken aback and only recognized her after a moment, awkwardly asking her to sit at the head of the table.
I watched as my father had a regretful look on his face as if he wanted to say something but couldn’t. I laughed coldly in my heart.
What a jerk, always waiting until it’s lost to appreciate it.
Savanna also arrived, but even with heavy makeup, she couldn’t hide her haggard face. She saw my mom sitting next to my dad, with a dark expression on her face and wanted to squeeze in.
Dad quickly pulled her aside, warning her not to cause trouble. Finally, she reluctantly sat on the other side of her dad.
Chapter 8
