Chapter 60: Your Grandfather Might Kill Me
Lariette didn’t want to feel any sadness for letting go of the people who never treasured her but, it was easier said than done. Her heart still had lingering pain from it.
At times, Lariette felt nothing but in certain moments, she couldn’t help but mourn the loss of her relationship with her parents and siblings. After all, she aimed for it for almost a decade.
Fortunately, she still had decent control over herself. At the very least, she didn’t show the heartwrenching sorrow to them—her parents and siblings.
Displaying any signs of regret and sadness would just bring her down. She wouldn’t ever let the Elsher family have the satisfaction of seeing her in agony.
Despite acknowledging Declan and Rafael’s recent show of support toward her, Lariette wouldn’t delude herself. She didn’t have it in her heart to trust they would remain by her side.
Lariette believed that the two men—her brothers—might coddle Stephanie again sooner rather than later.
"Haa... I sound pathetic. Still, thank you for listening to me, Eddy."
Exhaling a long sigh, Lariette smiled appreciatively at Ruediger whose eyes remained on her. She applauded him for being an attentive listener.
A slight smile played on Ruediger’s lips upon hearing Leslie thanking him. The frown on his forehead eased a little but, concern was still evident in his eyes.
As neither Lariette nor Ruediger spoke, the low hum of passing vehicles sounded clearer against the stillness of the night. Occasionally, several cars rushed by, casting brief but vivid streaks of lights across the area.
Softening the expression on his face, Ruediger parted his lips to speak. His voice, which was rough on the edges, carried a hint of a calming undertone to Lariette.