Someone Who Protects You


    My heart pounded because I knew my dad wanted to discussst night’s events. Sure enough, he


    looked at me and asked about As, “I don’t want to meddle in your rtionships, but you just got out


    of a failed


    marriage.


    “I don’t want to see you get hurt again. I’ve researched As–his family background doesn’t quite


    match.


    ours. I’m worried about how your rtionship will turn out.”


    I choked on my food, knowing my dad wasn’t entirely convinced about As. “Dad, I’m sorry for making


    you worry,” I swallowed my food and continued, “You don’t need to be overly concerned. I know what


    I’m


    doing and what I want.


    “As and I are just friends. Even though he’s been good to me, I haven’t considered anything else. I


    want to work on mypany first and worry about other thingster. I’m just going with the flow.”


    I pushed around the food on my te, unsure how to reassure my dad.


    “Mr. As has been a great help to me. I can fully break free from Matthew and suppress that asshole


    when I be strong. I lost ten years of my life because of him, and I won’t forgive him for that. Don’t


    worry too much, Dad.”


    My dad nodded. Indeed, he also held a profound grudge against Matthew..


    “Once I’m stable, I’ll consider my future. After all, I can’t let Ava suffer. I just got divorced and don’t want


    to think about this now. Still, I didn’t expect Mr. As toe back to celebrate my birthdayst night.”


    I rambled on, not even sure what I was saying


    “Yeah, I just hope you have a healthy and happy life. Other things don’t matter to your mother and me.


    We’ll be at ease if that person cares for you. In case we’re not around anymore, there will be someone


    to


    protect you.


    My dad’s words touched me deeply. It reminded me of when As told me he would protect me from


    harm.


    I felt a lump in my throat, saying, “Dad, I won’t need anyone to protect me when I be strong


    enough.”


    I forced a smile, my eyes a bit teary. “Give me some freedom, Dad. That way, I’ll feel more rxed.”


    “I understand. I was only offering advice and not interfering with your affairs. You’re the only one who


    can


    tell if you’re happy. Your mom and I only want that for you. That’s our biggest wish.”


    My dad didn’t delve deeper. He was democratic and didn’t push his views. He didn’t mention that they


    preferred Ryan either, and I knew he didn’t want to stress me out.


    “Dad, regardless of who I choose, if I am ever making that choice. I will make it clear to you. The


    person! choose should not only be capable of protecting me but also my family. Things won’t be like


    they used to


    1. be. You can rest assured.”


    I said these words to ease my dad’s mind because those were my goals.


    Since my dad didn’t say much more, I got up and told him, “I need to get to work. The new project is.


    about to start, and I’m pretty busy with it.”


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    “Go ahead! Drive safe, and make sure to have lunch on time. Don’t skip meals! My dad stood up,


    walked


    me to the door, and watched me enter the car.


    I saw my dad standing on the steps through the rearview mirror, watching my car leave. I knew he still


    had a lot he wanted to say.


    When I arrived at Gr Tower and entered the lobby, I saw a group gathered around the front desk.


    Someone with a shrill voice was berating the staff.


    “Don’t you dare look down on others just because things have changed! Have you forgotten how you


    used to treat us? Tanum Corporation will be mine sooner orter. Don’t push it, or things won’t look


    good for


    anyone when I return one day!”


    As soon as I heard this voice, I knew Mnie was the one causing the scene.