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o cause any trouble, so I kept my thoughts to myself. I noticed his eyes glancin

start colleg

started late, so I'm

me to continue my studies. They expected me to stay home and t

n, I wouldn't have a future. So, I fought my way back, enduring all the chall

walk normally. I hoped to re

sir know that after I recover, I'll voluntar

brow, clearly surprised. "H

. "Isn't that what you an

im like that. It's as

ly, almost amused. "Ms. Sop

ow why he w

e silence in the car. I panicked, fumbling to get it out of my bag, feelin

adjust t-the vol

was barely functional, and I had to search carefully for the answer button, trying no

button, and immediately, my mother's ha

his? Where are you? Get home right now! The husband I found fo

asked, "What husband? The 45

king crippled now! It's a miracle someone even wants you, and you have the n

"A college student for only £20,000? You're not trying to scam me, are you?

she tried to assure him, "Oh, don't worry. She's a virgin

rents have been dying for grandkids. Two in three years will be p

e I was nothing more than property. If it weren't for Dominic, I knew they would hav

aid firmly, "Mom, I'm already ma

them sacrifice me for

ow anything about it?" my mother shouted, furious, but I didn't care a

ather's voice, calm and indifferent

snapped. "She's crippled! W

promised me a virgin! If she's already been r

"Don't worry! That stupid girl is as obedient as a dog. She'll be back within a coupl

other word

lf together. As soon as I got out of the car, I crouched down on

s voice gentle. "Ms. Sophie, please don't cry

ck my parents' numbers for me? I do

I had finally escaped, and the last thing I nee

from me, quickly blocking their numbers. F

s I stood up, wiping my face. "It's not good for

to push the pain

especially with how fragile my condition was. But after everything

d even more weak than I felt. The assistant glanced at m

nd I noticed a man in the backseat glancing out the windo

my gaze. Though I don't know why I felt a stran

, I tried to relax, but my phone ran

e insisting that a direct relative has to come in to help you re

ke my student status? No! I worked

y status, I didn'

ur family to help with the pap

rents never wanted me to go to college. They'd probably tel

family all

going to do? The school is pushing for a fam

And then it hit me. "Wait.does a h

her end. "Yes, of course, but So

pered, still trying to

someone I didn't even know. I didn't

that? Are you serious? What if he's.wel

for my treatment. I don't

h money on my surgery. If he was

s his

ast name is William, I think.

t doesn't ring any bells. He's prob

She'd even offered to help me pay for my medical bills, but I could

married someone rich. Honestly, I just want a simple lif

the hospital room opene