Chapter 19 Chapter 19 As I left the cemetery , I encountered someone unexpected my father .
Jackson must have contacted him , which explained how he knew about my mothers camera and my return .
Have you eaten ? he asked hesitantly .
What do you want ? I responded coolly .
He paused before answering , Could you come home for a while ? I couldnt suppress a bitter laugh .
Youve always told me to stay away .
Ive respected your wishes , so why the sudden change ? His voice quavered .
Your sister has cancer .
I froze , stunned by his words .
Ive tried everything … sold everything we could .
Youre her sister .
Would you help her ? His face was etched with sorrow and regret .
I know you resent me , but pushing you away wasnt what I wanted .
It wasnt my choice … Pain filled his eyes .
Youre my daughter .
How could I ever want to send you away ? I had my reasons .
I looked at him quietly , knowing our past was a web of misunderstandings .
I know , I said simply , requiring no further explanation .
He seemed lost in thought .
I remembered the day I received my college acceptance letter , overjoyed at the prospect of following my mothers path into medicine .
Racing home with the news , Id overheard him arguing with my aunt in the kitchen , their words cutting deep : May will be starting college soon too .
How can we possibly afford it ? Youve already raised her to adulthood .
Isnt that enough ? Harry ! Its either her or me in this family ! Id quietly closed the door and spent the afternoon alone on the street .
That entire summer , I lived in limbo , waiting for answers I couldnt comprehend .
17:45 Backup Girl No More : Adios To My V Card and My First Love 29.7 % Chapter 19 You didnt want our home to crumble again , so you sacrificed me .
Despite the pain , you sent me away , I said softly .
He tried to speak , but I continued , I dont resent you .
I understand .
I paused .
But as a daughter , I can say youre not a terrible father , but youre not a good one either .
I took out my phone and transferred 300,000 yuan to him .
Over the years , hed deposited money in my account , which Id saved to repay him when the time was right .
Ive returned what you gave me .
The rest … consider it payment for raising me .
Please dont seek me out again , I added coldly .
Leaving the restaurant , I felt lighter .
The burdens that had weighed on my heart seemed to lift away , one by one .
I turned a corner and found myself at the flower shop where Joseph had bought my mother the bird of paradise flowers .
The owner recognized me , but the shop was nearly empty , with the last flowerpots being loaded onto a truck .
Where are you moving ? I asked .
She smiled .
Were closing ! Time for something new .
I nodded .
Thats alright .
She gathered the remaining lilies of the valley , hyacinths , and olive branches into a bouquet .
To new beginnings .
We shared a warm embrace before parting .
Walking home under the painted sunset sky , I paused to appreciate the moment until my phone rang the dean , his voice urgent .
Joe , we need you back sooner than expected .

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Whats happened ? He sent me a news article : Celestial Sea Conflict Intensifies , Multiple Pager Explosions Reported .
The hospital thinks youre best suited for this- Im going , I cut in .
17:45 Backup Girl No More : Adios To My V Card and My First Love 29.9 % Chapter 19 I pulled out the necklace bearing Josephs dog tag and kissed it gently .
I knew then that there would be no other path .
Wherever the flames of war rise , thats where were needed .
Well always believe that everyone in this world , no matter how deep their darkness , will find a glimmer of hope .
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