But alas, she couldn't escape her destiny of being the unwanted one.
She could only rely on herself, be tough, assertive, self-sufficient and carry on. Over the years, she never thought about depending on others. It was cool to live alone, she figured.
She thought she could stand on her own, but now, this warm embrace, she wanted to lean on it for the rest of her life.
In her daze, her mind often went back to the words her mother said to her softly when she was little—
"In this life, you will meet a lot of people who will lie to you, insult, mock, and cheat you, but there will always be someone who will love, cherish, protect and pity you. Just one person like this is enough. If you ever meet this person, remember, be kind to him with all your heart."
So she once thought this person was Lance, and she was willing to give her all for him. But in reality, she was wrong. That person was never Lance.
Snuggling in the man's arms, Chloe's eyes gradually softened. Some things, she didn't need to be told or instructed directly. There would always be that one person in the world that made her want to be kind.
When she opened her eyes again, the sunshine streamed in from the window. The light came through the curtains and lit up the room, with tiny specks of dust floating in the air; all was quiet.
The light fell on Chloe's exposed shoulder, making her skin even more delicate and bright. After a while, she turned in her sleep, her peaceful sleeping face became clearer under the bright light. She frowned slightly, raised her hand to block the dazzling light, and slowly opened her eyes.
Looking at the room that was different from her own, yet not unfamiliar, Chloe was silent for a moment. Seeming to remember something, her face suddenly turned a faint blush, she pulled the quilt over and buried her face in it.
Damon came in not long after.
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