5

Mother got to me first, coming to the door with my admission letter.

This time, she went even further and tore my admission letter to shreds right in front of me!

This time, I had learned my lesson and called the police directly.

But by the time the police arrived, the three of them had already disappeared without a trace.

Anger, grievance, helplessness...

A myriad of emotions welled up.

I hid on the rooftop, staring blankly at the starry sky.

I didn't understand why my biological parents would treat me this way.

From the time I could remember, I never knew what parental warmth was.

Seeing other people's harmonious families, I was always envious to the point of jealousy.

But what about me? Love was too extravagant a word.

It had nothing to do with me.

Suddenly, a cup of milk tea appeared in front of me.

I looked up, and Jared was standing against the light, like the sun.

I took the milk tea, and he held a cup of coffee in his hand.

Taking advantage of his inattention, I snatched his coffee and eagerly took a big sip.

The bitter taste instantly exploded in my mouth.

"Cough, cough, cough."

I choked and coughed.

This was my first time drinking something like coffee.

I didn't expect it to taste so bad!

Jared looked at me with an "I told you s."

expression.

I handed the coffee cup back to him dejectedly. "This stuff is way too bitter..."

He smiled without saying a word, gazing at me intently.

After a long time, he cautiously spoke up. "Jasmine, do you know..."

I stared at him curiously. "Know what?"

He opened his mouth, wanting to say something but stopping himself. "Never mind, it's nothing.

Come, try this cake."

I gave him a suspicious look but didn't pursue the matter.

He was a bit strange today, but I couldn't put my finger on what was odd.

"By the way, about the admission letter, what do you plan to do."

He asked, seemingly casually.

I let out a long sigh, my eyes slightly moist, but I couldn't help laughing."They are my biological parents after all.

Why do they want to destroy me like this?"

Tears welled up in my eyes, but I stubbornly refused to let them fall.

Jared pulled me into his embrace.

I rested my head on his firm shoulder, the faint scent of wood lingering around him.

I cried my heart out, my tears and snot smearing all over him.

Jared just gently patted my back, as if comforting a helpless child.

In this technologically advanced era, proof of a freshman's identity is not limited to the admission letter.

On the day of school opening, Jared mysteriously took me to the commercial street near the north gate of the university.

Walking up to a store, he smiled mysteriously and took out a key to open the door.

What greeted my eyes was exactly the same as his woodcarving shop back in his hometown!

I turned around in surprise, hardly able to believe it.

"Jared, did you prepare this specially for me?"

He nodded proudly. "Of course.

I can't just stand by and watch you get bullied by those heartless relatives."

I was so moved that I was about to cry again. "What kind of heavenly benefactor are you? Renting such a large space must cost a fortune..."

Jared waved his hand dismissively. "It's just the tip of the iceberg.

No big deal."

I laughed through my tears and threw myself into his arms.

"Jared! You're too good to me! I don't know how to repay you!"

He gently ruffled my hair. "Silly girl, your happiness is more important than anything.

Besides, didn't you say you were going to treat me to a big meal?"

"Of course."

I nodded vigorously.

And so, I legitimately moved into Jared's "branch store."