Chapter 11 Birthday Collapse
Before college entrance exams, Grandpa died.
All his assets went to Wen Yu.
Wen Yu became prime target again.
The Wen Family showed up first.
Who complained about more assets?
The three of them showed up. I had them thrown out before they entered.
No one disturbed Wen Yu's studies.
Lately, Wen Yu got busier, quieter.
I rested my head on his lap, listening to his pen scratch.
I often dreamed of us on an isolated island, far from this filthy world of fake socializing.
Wen Yu aced the exams, top university.
His eighteenth birthday doubled as celebration party.
Wen Family crashed. Couldn't toss them that day.
Wen Yu's dad faked joy, chatted about old times.
"Come home sometime. Dad hasn't seen you in ages. I miss you."
Wen Yu held champagne, eyes wide and innocent.
"I'll come when I have time."
The vixen and Wen Qi's faces darkened.
Wen Qi wasn't cut for school, scored worse than me.
I leaned on a pillar, watching Wen Yu shine under lights.
He socialized smoothly, every move controlled.
Wen Qi sidled up.
"Showing off?"
"The more you show off, the easier you fall."
I raised my hand to slap him.
Wen Yu collapsed on stage.
I reached him in two steps.
He clutched his chest, curled up, lips bitten white.