Chapter 5 That afternoon , I received a call from Luke Crawford .
He said he would come to the apartment in the evening .
At that moment , I was curled up on the sofa , clutching my stomach and struggling to breathe .
The stomach pain had been getting worse- more frequent and more intense .
Still , I forced myself to get up and head to the neighborhood market to buy fresh vegetables and meat .
Luke Crawford was always picky about food , and after taking care of him for so many years , I knew his dietary preferences by heart .
1/9 Chapter 5 5 Points I haphazardly swallowed a handful of stomach pills and , enduring the pain , prepared a lavish dinner for him like I always did .
I thought , perhaps , this would be the last time I cooked for him .
Now that he had Bella White , love or hate no longer mattered .
Six years it was finally the end for us .
By the time Luke Crawford arrived , it was already late .
The table full of dishes had long gone cold .
The heavy scent of alcohol clung to him , a clear sign that hed had too much to drink .
As soon as he walked in , he pulled me into an embrace , his lips brushing softly 2/9 Chapter 5 +5 Points against my face lovingly and tenderly .
His tenderness reminded me of the rare nights in the past when he had treated me like this .

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Flustered , I pushed him away and got up to make some hangover soup , but he grabbed my hand , not letting me leave .
His bleary eyes stared at me , filled with something that looked like affection .
But I wasnt sure if he was really looking at me or seeing Bella White in my place .
Later , he fell asleep , mumbling words I couldnt quite make out .
I tucked him in and spent the night on the sofa .
I knew my place .
3/9 Chapter 5 + 5 Points When I woke up the next day , I was startled because I found Luke Crawford watched me sitting on the opposite couch .
His gaze was deep , and for a fleeting moment , I thought I saw a trace of tenderness in his eyes .
My heart felt like it was being torn apart .
How did we end up like this ? When he saw I was awake , he gave me a sarcastic smile .
You sleep so soundly .
You used to share a bed with me every day .
Now , who are you trying to impress with this act ? His words pierced through me , making my head spin .
My stomach seemed to start cramping again .
4/9 Chapter 5 + 5 Points I pulled a stack of documents from the drawer and placed them on the coffee table .
Luke Crawford , Im moving out .
He stared at the stack of Utility and Property Management Handover Form , momentarily stunned .
It seemed he hadnt expected me to be serious , especially after all these years , with Daniel and me always depending on him .
Moving out ? Arent you afraid Ill stop Daniels treatment ? His voice was cold .
Luke Crawford , its time for us to settle everything , I said calmly .
The paperwork for Daniels transfer had already been completed , though Luke Crawford naturally didnt know that .
5/9 Chapter 5 5 Points Hed never cared about Daniel or me these past years .
There was a brief moment of blankness in his expression .
After the car accident six years ago , Luke Crawford went blind , and Daniel fell into a coma .
The condition Luke Crawford offered me was that I would drop out of school to take care of him , and he would cover Daniels medical expenses .
For these six years , I lived as though I were his shadow , wherever he went , I followed .
I was his eyes , his hands .
Yet , he seemed to have never thought that one day , his shadow might leave him .
6/9 +5 Points He sneered .
Do you know how much Daniels medical bills are every day ? Do you think you , with only a high school diploma , can find a good job ? I wasnt bothered by the mockery in his tone .
I just said calmly , If one job isnt enough , Ill work two .
If two isnt enough , Ill work three .
I have hands and feet , Ill find a way .
Luke Crawford didnt say anything .
He just stared at me , his lips pressed tightly together , his jaw clenched , as though every word I spoke was another knife cutting into him .
But how could that be ? I lowered my gaze .
He should be happy that I , this shameless 7/9 person who had clung to him for so many years , was finally leaving .
Sylvia Green , if you want to even things out between us , I can tell you youre dreaming ! Suddenly , he lunged at me , viciously kissing my lips .
I pushed him , slapped him , bit him , the taste of blood in my mouth .
But he was like a wild beast , fierce and relentless .
Finally , when we were both exhausted , he let me go .
He stared at me , his expression dark and filled with malice , and through clenched teeth , he said , 8/9 15 Points Sylvia Green , youll never be able to pay back what you owe me !