Chapter 8 RUPERT FAMILY

However, God will not let the narrative conclude on such a sour note. When you are in a difficult circumstance, life will undoubtedly provide you with a solution. It's merely a solution, whether you recognize it or have the confidence to embrace it.

I went outside and to the hospital gate. My steps were heavy, and my customary pensive expression had become even more unattractive. I was so engrossed in my thoughts that I didn't realize what was going on around me. If I had been in my right mind, I would have recognized the abnormality.

Since I was standing at the hospital, the woman in the black automobile with the spectacles had been staring at me. The marks of time on her face could not be erased no matter how many coats of powder she applied. I'm assuming she's between the ages of 40 and 50. She lowered her head as she spoke with the man in the passenger seat. I don't know what she said because she was in the car, but the man in the car responded loyally:

"I follow your orders."

The tall, strong man with the tattoo on his biceps responded, then cautiously exited the car and proceeded to my position. I didn't avoid him because of his appearance, so we just spoke for half an hour.

Outside the hospital gate, Tom was anxiously waiting for me there. Just received my call, he happily flew from home to the hospital. It seems that he really wants to help me but I rarely ask him for anything.

When I tutored him, I only talked about studying and the things that needed to be discussed. As for the side stories, I didn't even say a polite sentence about the weather. I also didn't know that although I was often silent and had a cold, gloomy face, Tom was always secretly looking at me and gradually turning to like me.

That's why he had to grasp the chance today. He'd confess when he got me home. The book he had read emphasizes that when a woman is in pain, she requires the most help. But, unfortunately for Tom, my personality has long ago resembled that of a typical girl. At the very least, I'm not weak enough to require someone like him to defend me.

He seemed to have waited for me for a long time and didn't see me go, so he became concerned and went inside to find out what had happened. Tom felt a bit bad when he saw me chatting to a large man with a little scary appearance. He must be wondering if that man is a terrible guy out to blackmail or exploit me.

While Tom was still struggling not knowing what to do, I ended the conversation with the butler and walked over to him. Feeling ashamed of himself for being cowardly made Tom hastily turn to another matter:

''Sis...'' He fumbled, unsure what to say, so he got right to the point:

"Let's... go to the restaurant... in front of the station, shall we? I heard it recently opened, and the cuisine is wonderful!"

Contrary to Tom's expectations, I answered immediately:

"I'm sorry, but I'm afraid I won't be able to come with you today. It's a waste of your time to come here and pick me up."

Tom landed face down with only the words "Sorry" in his ear. Is this how it feels to have not admitted to being rejected...

When I noticed Tom wasn't happy, I groaned; does this child like to eat so much?

"That's it; I'll eat with you the next time, promise? I'm now preoccupied." I bargain with him.

When Tom heard that, his face brightened up a bit, he nodded and turned back. But after walking for a while, I pulled him back. What's up, isn't this the climax of those Korean romance movies...

"Pass my thanks on to your mother!" I said.

"Ok... I got it." The boy who had been disappointed twice today replied bleakly.

After dealing with Tom, I returned calmly to the muscular man and the luxurious car, ready to face a new fate.

The other people in the vehicle were conversing.

"Will she agree, sir?" The other man in the car inquired.

"I'm confident that she'll agree," said Lady Rupert.

"It appears that the two have concluded their conversation... Oh, president, she's gone!"

"How is it even possible?" As I approached slowly approaching the hospital gate, the woman in the automobile removed her spectacles and stared at me. "The amount of money I brought to bargain is not insignificant."

"Even so, she doesn't care about her grandmother's life?" she said after a time. It is true that a whore's daughter, both mother and her kid are of the same depravity.

When she lost her temper and started using every lowly word she could think of to insult me ​​at the moment, the car door suddenly opened.

My cold, expressionless face appeared in the car, freezing the breathless atmosphere.

The huge man, on the other hand, opened the automobile door. The stillness in the car persisted as the two of us sat down.

Women are considered to have multiple faces, and this is true. However, the woman's fluctuating emotions must be comparable to the speed of light. The woman who had just sworn angrily had transformed into a noble, phony little lady that made me feel bored.

"Hi, Eirlys. So you've agreed to my offer?" Lady Rupert smiled graciously as she beckoned me with her long thin hand, adorned with a lovely ring and long luxuriant nails.

I didn't respond, instead of nodding lazily.

A happy-looking woman in eyeglasses gave the following instructions to the driver:

"That's fantastic. Then let's get started."

The luxurious black car started rolling slowly and then stopped in front of a tall gate designed so splendidly that as long as the passerby was not blind, everyone could clearly see that. This house must belong to the people of the royal class.

The car slowly moved inside. The maid, who received the notice in advance, is seriously on duty at the garage to escort the guests.

Even in the corner of the car, I still wear the shirt's large cap, the brim of which is carelessly falling down, concealing my small white face. I was wearing a worn gray hoodie and it, in comparison to my figure, makes me appear like a toddler trying on adult clothes. Then I gently got out of the car. Under the mantle, my little snow-white feet were visible. The maid gazed at me as if she was seeing a tiny girl as lovely as pearls for the first time, but my face was wrapped with ice.

Somewhere, a ray of light beams on my gorgeous face, prompting the shocked maid to exclaim:

"How is that possible, she's just like..."