Chapter 9
Category:
Urban
Author:
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When the police arrived, Jaeden had already passed out.
Investigations revealed that Jaeden had killed his own sister at the Abbott Family's old residence. However, due to his mental illness, he was temporarily detained.
During his detention, Jaeden clung tightly to a photograph.
After Jaeden lost consciousness, Niko still raised the knife and stabbed him, resulting in excessive self-defense causing serious injury. He was sentenced to five years.
In the solemn courtroom, the judge banged the gavel.
Niko's hands were cuffed, his beautiful eyes searching for me. When he saw me in the crowd, he showed a vulnerable smile.
He mouthed the words to me: "Don't wait for me."
In a daze, I felt like I was back in school, eating in the crowded cafeteria, where he could always spot me among the throngs of people.
I would weave through the crowds to reach him, and he would mouth words to me from a distance.
Back then, he would say, "Wait for me."
I would find a seat and wait for him to bring his tray over, and we would eat together. I would tell jokes to amuse him, and he would share stories with me. I would find a seat and wait for him to bring his tray over, and we would eat together. I would tell jokes to amuse him, and he would share stories with me.
I let go of the memories of the past, turned around, and left the courthouse.
The sun was bright that day, and I went to see Jaeden again.
Jaeden still held that precious photograph, pressing it to his chest and humming a song softly.
I remembered that song. It was the one I sang for him when we celebrated our third anniversary.
Under the stars at the villa, I secretly learned to play the guitar, strumming and singing as a birthday gift for him.
Jaeden was especially happy that day, so excited that he hugged me and jumped straight into the swimming pool.
In the pool, he said, "Desi, I'm crazy about you."
I splashed Jaeden in the water, calling him a scoundrel. He held me and laughed heartily in the water.
Back then, Jaeden was so cheerful and full of vitality.
Now, Jaeden was huddled in a corner, thin like a pencil about to snap.
Someone nearby said to me, "This patient occasionally goes mad, saying he wants to find Desi. When the nurse sings this song to him, he calms down a lot."
I nodded.
After leaving the psychiatric hospital, the sunlight was blinding, and I shielded my eyes, noticing a pink luxurious car parked across the street.
My eyes lit up, and I walked over, calling out, "Mia."
She removed her sunglasses with her slender fingers, her red lips curling. "I'm here, Desi."