Chapter 22 If I Was Born Just to Suffer , Then You Shouldnt Have Had Me Lauren sat on the bench for a long , long time so long that the sky dimmed and the streetlights flickered on , one by one .
The warm glow spilled over her , but she remained motionless , staring blankly into the distance .
Cars roared past , the gusts of wind they left behind tangling in her hair , just like her chaotic , broken life , Lucas stood in the shadows nearby , silently watching her .
Her thin , lonely silhouette pierced through him like a thousand invisible needles, the pain spreading to every inch of his body .
The warm glow spilled over her , but she remained motionless , staring blankly into the distance .
Cars roared past , the gusts of wind they left behind tangling in her hair , just like her chaotic , broken life , Lucas stood in the shadows nearby , silently watching her .
Her thin , lonely silhouette pierced through him like a thousand invisible needles, the pain spreading to every inch of his body .
He wanted nothing more than to walk up to her , pull her into his arms , and tell her how much he regretted everything that he would do anything to make it up to her if she would just give him a chance .
But he didnt dare .
He was terrified that if he got any closer , she would recoil , disgusted .
That the chasm between them would grow even wider, impossible to bridge .
So all he could do was stand behind her , keeping his distance , watching .
As the night deepened , Lauren finally got up , dragging her tired , heavy body forward , step by step .
toward the Bennett familys house .
Lucas snapped out of his thoughts and instinctively followed from afar … By the time she reached the Bennett estate , it was completely dark .
But he didnt dare .
He was terrified that if he got any closer , she would recoil , disgusted .
That the chasm between them would grow even wider, impossible to bridge .
So all he could do was stand behind her , keeping his distance , watching .
As the night deepened , Lauren finally got up , dragging her tired , heavy body forward , step by step .
toward the Bennett familys house .
Lucas snapped out of his thoughts and instinctively followed from afar … By the time she reached the Bennett estate , it was completely dark .
The moment she stepped closer , she saw Marilyn standing anxiously at the villas entrance , her eyes scanning the road .
The second Marilyn spotted her , the worry on her face disappeared , replaced by a relieved smile as she hurried up to greet her .
Maam , youre finally back .
As she spoke .
Marilyn carefully examined Lauren .
The sight of the bandages on her forehead and her pale face made her eyes fill with concern .
Maam , what happened to you ? Lauren shook her head slightly .
Its nothing .
Marilyn still looked uneasy .
Are you sure ? Lauren nodded again , inhaling deeply to suppress the bitterness in her chest .
She steadied her voice as much as she could and asked , Marilyn , hows Mia ? A bright smile bloomed across Marilyns face , full of gratitude and relief .
Thanks to sir , the school wont expel Mia .
The second Marilyn spotted her , the worry on her face disappeared , replaced by a relieved smile as she hurried up to greet her .
Maam , youre finally back .
As she spoke .
Marilyn carefully examined Lauren .
The sight of the bandages on her forehead and her pale face made her eyes fill with concern .
Maam , what happened to you ? Lauren shook her head slightly .
Its nothing .
Marilyn still looked uneasy .
Are you sure ? Lauren nodded again , inhaling deeply to suppress the bitterness in her chest .
She steadied her voice as much as she could and asked , Marilyn , hows Mia ? A bright smile bloomed across Marilyns face , full of gratitude and relief .
Thanks to sir , the school wont expel Mia .
She sighed .
If it werent for sir stepping in .
I wouldnt have known what to do .
Maam , sir is actually a good person .
If you two could just clear up your misunderstandings , he would be a great brother to you .
Lauren said nothing .
Her lips curled into a faint , almost imperceptible smirk .
Looking at the gratitude in Marilyns eyes , she felt nothing but a deep , suffocating sense of irony .
People like Elliot after hurting others , they could still manage to make their victims feel grateful .
How absurd .
She didnt bother asking Marilyn what exactly had happened to Mia at school .
The details didnt matter .
What mattered was that the person behind it was Elliot If he wanted to , he had a thousand ways to torment people .
This time , he used Mia against her .
Next time , it could be Marilyn She wanted to just walk away from all of this .
Chapter 22 It Was Born Just to Suffer , Then You Shouldnt Have Had Me Lauren forced a small smile .
If it werent for sir stepping in .
I wouldnt have known what to do .
Maam , sir is actually a good person .
If you two could just clear up your misunderstandings , he would be a great brother to you .
Lauren said nothing .
Her lips curled into a faint , almost imperceptible smirk .
Looking at the gratitude in Marilyns eyes , she felt nothing but a deep , suffocating sense of irony .
People like Elliot after hurting others , they could still manage to make their victims feel grateful .
How absurd .
She didnt bother asking Marilyn what exactly had happened to Mia at school .
The details didnt matter .
What mattered was that the person behind it was Elliot If he wanted to , he had a thousand ways to torment people .
This time , he used Mia against her .
Next time , it could be Marilyn She wanted to just walk away from all of this .
Chapter 22 It Was Born Just to Suffer , Then You Shouldnt Have Had Me Lauren forced a small smile .
As long as Mias okay , thats all that matters With that , she turned and walked toward the villa , her steps dragging .
Finished As soon as she entered , she saw the Bennett family sitting around the dining table , laughing and chatting , enjoying a warm , happy meal together The table was covered with delicious dishes ; the atmosphere lively and full of joy .
Her arrival shattered it instantly .
Elliot put down his chopsticks , his expression laced with open disdain .
Not a word of concern , just immediate mockery Oh , you actually came back ! I thought you ran away again .
Alice frowned , shooting him a look .
Elliot , dont talk to your sister like that .
Then , turning to Lauren with a warm smile , she gestured for her to come over .
Finished As soon as she entered , she saw the Bennett family sitting around the dining table , laughing and chatting , enjoying a warm , happy meal together The table was covered with delicious dishes ; the atmosphere lively and full of joy .
Her arrival shattered it instantly .
Elliot put down his chopsticks , his expression laced with open disdain .
Not a word of concern , just immediate mockery Oh , you actually came back ! I thought you ran away again .
Alice frowned , shooting him a look .
Elliot , dont talk to your sister like that .
Then , turning to Lauren with a warm smile , she gestured for her to come over .
Lauren , dont take it to heart .
Come have dinner Her smile was gentle , but Lauren simply replied flatly , No , you guys go ahead .
She had no appetite for this family .
Alices face stiffened for a second , but she quickly recovered .
You shouldnt skip dinner .
Its bad for your stomach .
At least ear a little .
Laurens gaze swept over the table , her lips curling into a cold , mocking smile .
Sorry .
Im not used to eating leftovers Her words dropped like a stone into still water , making Alices smile freeze The cheerful atmosphere at the table instantly turned suffocating David frowned deeply , his expression darkening , exuding the authority of a displeased father .
Willow , sensing the tension , quickly put down her chopsticks and gave Lauren a look filled with sincere concern .
Hey , we waited for you for a long time .
But when you didnt come back , we thought youd already eaten , so we started .
without you .
We just barely started eating , so dont be upset .
Come si Alice , seizing the lifeline , quickly added .
Yes , yes Lauren , come eat .
Come have dinner Her smile was gentle , but Lauren simply replied flatly , No , you guys go ahead .
She had no appetite for this family .
Alices face stiffened for a second , but she quickly recovered .
You shouldnt skip dinner .
Its bad for your stomach .
At least ear a little .
Laurens gaze swept over the table , her lips curling into a cold , mocking smile .
Sorry .
Im not used to eating leftovers Her words dropped like a stone into still water , making Alices smile freeze The cheerful atmosphere at the table instantly turned suffocating David frowned deeply , his expression darkening , exuding the authority of a displeased father .
Willow , sensing the tension , quickly put down her chopsticks and gave Lauren a look filled with sincere concern .
Hey , we waited for you for a long time .
But when you didnt come back , we thought youd already eaten , so we started .
without you .
We just barely started eating , so dont be upset .
Come si Alice , seizing the lifeline , quickly added .
Yes , yes Lauren , come eat .
We made all your favorite dishes tonight .
Elliot suddenly slammed his chopsticks onto the table , his eyes narrowing in warning Lauren , Mom , Dad , and Willow were worried about you .
You came home this late , and we didnt even say a word about it .
Dont act ungrateful .
Stop your nonsense and sit down already .
Stop acting like the whole family owes you something .
Lauren looked at their fake , hypocritical faces , and the fire inside her blazed hotter .
Elliot suddenly slammed his chopsticks onto the table , his eyes narrowing in warning Lauren , Mom , Dad , and Willow were worried about you .
You came home this late , and we didnt even say a word about it .
Dont act ungrateful .
Stop your nonsense and sit down already .
Stop acting like the whole family owes you something .
Lauren looked at their fake , hypocritical faces , and the fire inside her blazed hotter .
She just wanted to be left alone .
Why was that so hard ? Why couldnt they just pretend she didnt exist ? So she was the one making a e a scene ? Fine If they wanted a scene , shed give them one .
Lauren inhaled sharply , then pointed at the dishes on the table .
Six dishes and a soup .
Almost everythings gone .
Why was that so hard ? Why couldnt they just pretend she didnt exist ? So she was the one making a e a scene ? Fine If they wanted a scene , shed give them one .
Lauren inhaled sharply , then pointed at the dishes on the table .
Six dishes and a soup .
Almost everythings gone .
Willow , tell me again this is just barely started ? Willow dallows expression stiffened her mouth opening as if to explain , but no words came out 240PM Chapter 22 11 Was Born Just to Suffer .
Then You Shouldnt Have Had Me Finished Lauren turned to Alice next Your grace , how exactly am I supposed to eat ? Lick the plates ? Lauren , I- Alice barely got a word in before Lauren cut her off You said these are all my favorite dishes ? Then tell me what do I like to eat ? silence Alice averted her eyes Cant answer Fine .
Then You Shouldnt Have Had Me Finished Lauren turned to Alice next Your grace , how exactly am I supposed to eat ? Lick the plates ? Lauren , I- Alice barely got a word in before Lauren cut her off You said these are all my favorite dishes ? Then tell me what do I like to eat ? silence Alice averted her eyes Cant answer Fine .
Ill tell you Lauren sneered .
I dont have the luxury to be picky .
I eat whatever fills my stomach .
The only things I avoid are the ones Im allergic to She paused , then gestared at the table .
And wouldnt you know it out of six dishes , three would send me straight to the hospital .
Im allergic to seafood , so I cant eat crab or shrimp .
Im allergic to pineapple , so that pineapple chicken is our too Alices face burned red with embarrassment But Lauren waspk done .
Her gaze landed on Elliot You said Mom and Dad care about me ! This is their version of care ! Giving me food Im allergic to and calling it my favonte ? If this is care , you can keep it .
Do you want it ? .
Elliots face turned ashen .
I dont have the luxury to be picky .
I eat whatever fills my stomach .
The only things I avoid are the ones Im allergic to She paused , then gestared at the table .
And wouldnt you know it out of six dishes , three would send me straight to the hospital .
Im allergic to seafood , so I cant eat crab or shrimp .
Im allergic to pineapple , so that pineapple chicken is our too Alices face burned red with embarrassment But Lauren waspk done .
Her gaze landed on Elliot You said Mom and Dad care about me ! This is their version of care ! Giving me food Im allergic to and calling it my favonte ? If this is care , you can keep it .
Do you want it ? .
Elliots face turned ashen .
He had never expected Lauren to turn a simple dinner into a full blown confrontation .
He wanted to lash out , but she was right .
The frustration clogged his throat , choking him .
David was trembling with rage .
His face twisted with fury as he slammed his chopsticks onto the table with a loud crack , making the entire tableware shake You ungrateful disgrace he roared .
We gave you life and you treat us like your enemies ? Lauren looked at him , unflinching Did I ask to be born Her voice was eerily calm .
He wanted to lash out , but she was right .
The frustration clogged his throat , choking him .
David was trembling with rage .
His face twisted with fury as he slammed his chopsticks onto the table with a loud crack , making the entire tableware shake You ungrateful disgrace he roared .
We gave you life and you treat us like your enemies ? Lauren looked at him , unflinching Did I ask to be born Her voice was eerily calm .
If bringing me into this world was only to make me suffer , then you Shouldnt have had .
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