Red Strings

Chapter 32

Since coming out of the classroom, I can't help but sneak a peek on Xuexue's face, trying to see if there's some abnormality in her expression but it looks like it has been resolved already.

Her cheeks were rosy and has regain her usual smile, she no longer looks pale and have a distraught expression.

I didn't go to her side hastily and wanted for her to come to my side naturally. If she wanted to talk, I'll listen and if she doesn't want to then it's fine.

I also notice Mr. Wen Ru coming out of the principal's office after XueXue. The two of them smiled gently at the other's probing, giving them hints if their situation.

Understanding can be seen as well as the undisguised shock that came from the teachers. Needless to say, everything has already reached to it's end.

XueXue gave one last lecture to her class as well as Mr. Wen Ru, it was the last thing they could give to their class as buzzing from my colleagues were heard.

After a long day of work, my back begins to ache from sitting and standing for a long period of time as well as my throat from lecturing, I can finally leave.

"Goodbye teacher!" A bunch of obedient kids softly yelled making me smile gently at them.

"Goodbye to all of you too, be careful okay?" I watch them wave their hands to me and held their parents hands and left.

Seeing couples with their children was something that I regret in the past, I thought that I'll have someone to accompany me in this long torturous cycle but then I'll smile wryly at that thought.

How dare I let a child suffer with me?

That was just a momentarily regret in my life but sometimes, it would pass in my head and that feels like stabbing yourself with your own knife.

"Caia" I was soon out of my stupor when I heard Xuexue's voice behind me.

"XueXue" she looked at me with a hint of shame and gratitude, I guess they have already talked about their situation.

"Thank you" her voice was as quiet as that of a buzzing mosquito.

"It's nothing" I don't want to ask her if she doesn't want to talk about it, that's their business, I'm only here to listen.

She looks relieved and looked at me with firm eyes and say "I'm keeping my child"

That's good.

I nodded at her and with a gentle smile, I turn around and went out of the hallways. Fishing out for my car keys, I turn the ignition on and went out of the street.

In my head, I was relieved at Xuexue's words, she did the right thing although it wouldn't be considered as a happy ending. I also know that I wouldn't see her again in this school, perhaps we'll meet each other as friends and not just colleagues.

After arriving home, I cooked myself some simple fried rice and took a bag of spicy strips I bought from the convenience store before.

My phone buzzed and I answered it without hesitation, it was after all A'liu.

"Caia! Can you please rescue me here?" She sound desperate and I could hear the tiredness in her tone.

I already guessed what her next words are.

"Why? What happened?"

"My mom's forcing me on a blind date!" She said with utter disgust making me giggle. "Caia!"

"Okay, I'll be with you, don't you worry princess. This prince will rescue you from the evil dragon" I heard her giggling as well making me smile.

"Thank you Caia! You save me!"

With her last words, my eyes dimmed and the smile in my lips went away.

Did I really save you A'liu? Can I? I don't know, maybe I can now, I'm really not sure.

But what I can say is that I'll give my all just to give my love ones a better future, away from their fated life.

I'll risk everything.

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Chapter 32 is up!

Owning up to your mistakes can be hard to do but I really admire those who do that. It's hard to forgive but much harder to forget. Mistakes and taking responsibility on your mistakes makes us a better human being, in my opinion.

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