B Ben , you … I gently touched his shoulder , and he trembled uncontrollably .
But he still tried to speak .
Jen , Im sorry .
I couldnt protect you that day .
He apologized , even though he hadnt hesitated when he rushed to my aid in that dark , stormy night .
1/3 Chapter 12 I hadnt expected Bens situation to worsen after he regained his memory .
He suddenly collapsed into my arms , his eyes closing for good .
He was taken to the hospital .
I heard he stayed unconscious for several days , showing no signs of waking up .
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I also submitted my resignation .
But youve only just joined our company a few days ago .
Perry adjusted his gold rimmed glasses .
Yeah , I think … Im not really fit to face your brother anymore .
He fell silent in pondering .
Whether Bens memory came back or not , it didnt matter to me .
I just didnt want to be treated like a toy he could toss away and pick up again .
Besides , I had to face reality .
I was an orphan , a stray with no family .
What right did I have to be with him ? +25 BONUS I found a job as a cashier at a convenience store .
Yes , I had somehow ended up here , doing simple , physical labor to avoid any consequences .
Truthfully , the 300 thousand Perry had given me would have been enough to get by for a while , but I subconsciously didnt want to spend it .
I worked the night shift .
તો આ પ Actually , there werent many customers in the late hours , and when I was tired , Id often doze off at the register .
The citys nights were always eerily quiet , with only the streetlights casting a lonely glow .
The bell at the door rang .
At 3:00 AM , it was a rare visitor .
But when I saw who it was , I suddenly became alert .
Ben , dressed in a pure black coat , stood at the counter , silently staring at me .
Can I help you , sir ? I want you .
His voice was deep and direct .
I looked up at him .
Ben ! His eyes were as dark as the night itself , his face paler than usual .
2/3 Chapter 12 It seemed like his body hadnt recovered at all .
I clenched my teeth and looked at him .
What should I ask ? Had he remembered everything now ? Did his head still hurt ? And … what did he really think of me ? Todays Bonus Offer +25 BONUS
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