5
Sera spun around, seeing Julian’s shocked expression. The moment she hung up, he lunged forward, grabbing her hand.“Sera, who’s immigrating?!”
to
have a
farewell dinner.”
abroad and wanted moving She’s She remained impassive. “A college friend of mine. Perhaps her calmness reassured him. He didn’t suspect her of lying, but he still pulled her into a hug, his voice trembling.“I thought it was you.
You scared me.”
Sera offered a tight–lipped smile. “It’s just immigration. Why overreacting?”
His heart pounded.“Sera, you know about my family. Three generations of military service. We can’t leave the country.” He paused, then added urgently, “If I did something wrong, you can hit me, yell at me, even kill me, but don’t leave the country. I’ll never find you, and that would be worse than death.”
She smiled faintly, nestled in his arms.“I understand.”
His anxiety seemed to intensify. For the next few days, he remained glued to her. He even took her to a private club which was newly opened by his friend.
This
constant
surveillance
Sera
to
to sign her
document.
the immigration office visit made it difficult for As soon as they entered the private room, his friends surrounded them. “Sera, relax and enjoy yourself. We know you like quiet, so we replaced the music with piano pieces and cleared out the other costumers,” one man explained.
favorite we even got you your “That’s right, “Come sit here, Sera. We have fresh fruit already cut up
desserts. Julian
for you!”
took care of_everything,” another
chimed in.
Julian raised an eyebrow.“When did you all become so smart?”
“The whole world knows she’s the apple of your eye, Julian. If we don’t butter her up, will you still hang out with us?” one joked.
“Exactly!
Everyone
knows
a
nothing is more
important
than Sera to you.
What else can
we
do?”
coincidence!
Mind
if
I
join
you?”
tiny girl came in- Chloe. Laughter filled the room. Then,
today.” her.“I’m sorry, we’re not having any customers The manager rushed to stop
What a in.“Sera, Julian! she him,
walked straight Ignoring She sat down next to Sera without waiting for a reply, then, under the dim light, she pulled Julian’s hand under her dress. Sera trembled, glancing at Julian. His face hardened, as if he wanted to send Chloe away. But the moment he touched her private part, he closed his eyes, his hand subtly moving.
Sera’s breath caught in her throat.
She struggled to maintain composure, pretending nothing was amiss.
During the party, Sera excused herself to the restroom.
water on
her face, trying to
regain her
composure.
A
taunting voice
broke the silence. She splashed cold “Sera, you’re still young. You spend more time dressing yourself. Don’t be so conservative,” Chloe said, her voice laced with disdain. Chloe pulled open her coat, revealing her lingerie set.
“Men are visual creatures, driven by their penises. Want to make a bet? If I tell Julian I’m wearing this, will he bang me here?”
Sera trembled, but she remained silent, returning to the private room.
Chloe soon followed. As she passed Julian, she subtly poked his phone.
He opened it; a brief text message made him swallow hard, his eyes darkening.
He casually slipped his phone into his pocket, then stood up abruptly.
“Sera, I need to take a call. Stay here, I’ll be right back.”
Without waiting for a response, he left. Chloe followed him out.
Sera
stay with you, or will he… secretly
but
a
sharp pain ripped through her
heart.
Watching them leave,
control her breathing, fought to
She wanted to drag Julian down into her pain, to make him suffer as she did.
Hours passed. Julian didn’t return. His friends sat there, looking uneasy.
09:42
4.4%
< 5
Finally,
one
Menu
of them stood, offering to drive Sera home. He said that Julian might be delayed by work.
Wasn’t that ironic? What could possibly delay him except Chloe?
Sera said nothing before leaving the room. His friends escorted her to the car, but as she got in, she realized she’d left her purse.
As she turned to get it, she heard them talking inside.
“Finally, she’s gone! If this
went
any longer, on
I
would’ve
blown
- it. Julian is really a
born actor.”
