When I got home, it was already one o'clock in the morning.
During the time I left the hotel, I deliberately investigated the background of the Lam family, and what Leonard said was really not exaggerated.
In D City, the Lam family had a strong background and controlled half of the city. Austin Lam-Hector's father, was born in the underworld. He did not rely on his family but stepped up on other people's corpses to achieve his current status of underground emperor. He was really a tough and ruthless man.
But in Hector's generation, the situation was far worse than before. Hector was a well-known dandy in D City. He spent time drinking and having fun all day long. Relying on his family background, he did many evil things that were harmful to common people. However, he had not been brought to justice.
Hector announced that he would make a proposal tomorrow, but it was actually a confession.
I knew that I shouldn't be too anxious. People like Hector didn't care about the morals of the world at all. The so-called idea of "Punishment doesn't hurt the innocent family members" didn't exist in his mind. Therefore, I would try my best to keep my identity secret and not expose myself. In this way, I would also protect Emelia and my adoptive parents.
Naturally, I didn't care about the Lam family targeting me. But if they hurt my family, my adoptive parents would definitely have no resistance.
After smoking a cigarette outside the door, I tiptoed to open the door, and the room was completely dark. It seemed that my adoptive parents were already asleep.
"Jayden." A sudden voice in the darkness stopped my footsteps abruptly.
I stood there blankly, then noticed that Emelia was sitting on the sofa, looking at me with her arms folded.
"Why haven't you slept yet?" I tittered.
Emelia got up and walked in front of me. I was a little nervous, like having a guilty conscience.
She took my arm all the way to my bedroom. After closing the door quietly, she sat on the bedside, staring at me carefully, and asked, "I thought you couldn't come out until tomorrow."
I was very touched. It turned out that Emelia was worried about my safety and was waiting without sleeping.
I said softly, "It's all right now."
Emelia said in a deep voice, "Can you tell me what happened?"
The corners of my mouth rose slightly. I said proudly, "Don't worry, Emelia. Leonard will never offend you again."
I'm quite proud inside. After solving Leonard who was a troublemaker, Emelia should be very happy.
However, Emelia didn't show any signs of happiness. Instead, her face grew gloomy and her eyes were a little ruddy.
Was she going to cry?
I couldn't help feeling anxious, and hurriedly sat beside her to comfort her, " Emelia... what's the matter with you? Don't cry."
"Have you ever thought about the day when you can't solve the problem?" Emelia said with a trembling voice. Her tears suddenly surged after she finished speaking.
I felt heartbroken and said urgently, "I will protect you!"
Emelia shook her head and said with a wry smile, " Jayden, I just want to live in peace and stability. I don't want to worry anymore. Do you understand what I mean?"
I was silent and blamed myself very much. I knew what happened before I found Leonard today. What would happen if I settled it half an hour later?
Emelia's chastity...
The consequences could be disastrous.
I bit my lip and looked at Emelia guiltily. Emelia had already burst into tears, I wiped the tears off her face and said gently, "In the future... I won't do this anymore."
Emelia was disappointed, "Jayden, I thought that your experience in the past five years would make you become mature. At least you should be more stable. But I didn't expect that you have become more naive. Do you have to use violence to solve everything? Do you think that fighting can handle everything? In this society, hurting someone is going to jail."
I thought things simple. I thought Emelia would cheer up, but I didn't expect that she would blame me so much.
But I did not complain, because it was my fault. Not everything was in my control as I wished.
After speaking, Emelia gave me a meaningful look, then turned and left the room.
I didn't know how long it took before I regained consciousness. I lay on the bed, staring at the ceiling in a daze.
My thoughts were very confused. I was thinking about the various experiences of the past five years, as well as the future of me and Emelia.
The next day.
In the morning, when Emelia woke up, I had already prepared breakfast. Although it was not very big, I did make it with my heart.
Emelia's eyes were red and swollen. She seemed to cry for a long time after returning to the room last night. She ignored me and ate breakfast silently.
I didn't take the initiative to speak either, because sometimes talking too much was not a good thing.
Today was the weekend, Emelia didn't have to go to class. After breakfast, she cleaned up the dishes, changed her clothes and planned to go out.
I didn't follow her. I knew she might not be willing to see me now.
But to my surprise, Emelia suddenly stopped at the door, turned her head and said to me, "Hey, it's so busy on weekends, don't you go with me?"
Hearing this, I couldn't help but smile, and hurriedly followed Emelia.
When I arrived at the supermarket, Emelia was in charge of the cashier at the front desk, and my adoptive mother guided the guests to choose things. I unloaded the goods in the background with adoptive father. We didn't stop for the whole morning. In the afternoon, I still needed to run outside to purchase goods.
It seemed that operating a supermarket was not so easy.
After I finished working, it was already six o'clock in the evening. I went home to take a shower and change clothes, then I returned to the supermarket. Emelia was talking with my adoptive mother with pleasure. When she saw me coming in, she took out a bottle of iced Coke from the refrigerator and opened it for me.
When the cold soda rushed into my mouth, the fatigue of the day was thrown away. After drinking, I smirked joyfully.
"Little dummy." Emelia spat out her tongue, which was very naughty.
We stayed at the supermarket until 8 or 9 o'clock. My adoptive parents told Emelia and I to go back to bed.
On the way back, I consciously bumped Emelia's white hand, and she blushed and avoided every time.
It seemed that she didn't blame me today.
After returning home, we did not feel sleepy, so we two came to the balcony together.
Looking at the bright moonlight and shining starry sky, Emelia hugged her legs and said, "Jayden, thank you."
"Thank me for what?" I wondered.
Emelia smiled, "I know you are good to me, but the way to solve the problem is different."
I touched my head and said firmly, "Trust me, no one will bully you from now on."
We stayed on the balcony until about ten o'clock. Emelia told me about what happened in the past five years, but she avoided talking about Hector's bullying and humiliation to her.
I knew those things that were hidden deep in her heart were most memorable.
Perhaps it was just an unintentional act made by Hector in a rage, but the damage it caused to Emelia would indeed last for a lifetime.
After Emelia finished speaking, she leaned on my shoulder and stared at the distance in confusion. I didn't know what she was thinking, but I guessed that she must have recalled that sad past.
I didn't comfort her, nor did I change the topic. I just stayed with her quietly.
After a long time, Emelia said she was sleepy, then she stood up and left the balcony.
However, at the moment she left, I clearly saw the ruddy and tears in her eyes.
The twilight had turned to a deep blackness. A faint mist hovered over D City, filling the city with a mysterious atmosphere.
In the darkness, I gritted my teeth and stared into the distance.
Soon after, I jumped and left the community...
My goal was the Night King Bar!
Hector, I was coming.