Chapter 987: Chapter 1014: My Princess (8)
Tong Tong turned her head, looked at her, and was clearly startled. The streetlamp illuminated her calm and unperturbed face, making her seem extremely quiet, yet without any hint of the suicide thoughts Mia Ginger had imagined.
Mia Ginger sighed with relief, came to her side, glanced at the moonlight reflecting on the river, and smiled, "What are you doing here? It’s late."
"Do you live here too?" Tong Tong also looked at the river surface and softly asked her.
"Mm." Mia Ginger nodded.
Tong Tong gave her a knowing look, smiled, and said, "I’m fine. Just couldn’t sleep and wanted to think about some things."
"You can think at home too. It’s dangerous standing by the riverside."
"I’ve gotten together with Brother Davis."
"Huh?" Mia Ginger was taken aback and laughed, "Lawyer Davis is quite nice."
"He is very good," Tong Tong also added.
Mia Ginger looked at her, momentarily at a loss for words.
Tong Tong didn’t look at her, her gaze still fixed on the shimmering water surface, her voice as light as the night breeze, "You know? Today is June 6th."
"Yes." As soon as Mia Ginger spoke, she felt as if Tong Tong was actually talking to herself.
"I’ve known Camden River for exactly seven years." Tong Tong suddenly chuckled, her previously calm voice slowly wavering, "On this day seven years ago, I met Camden River."
"On the bus?" Mia Ginger looked at her surprised and hesitated, "Not at school?"
"On the bus." Tong Tong spoke quietly, "That day was very hot. I wanted to go out to find a classmate, but none of the cars at home were available, and I waited for a long time without seeing a taxi. There’s no subway in our area, so I had to take the bus to find her. It was really hot, like a sauna on the bus. As soon as I got on, I was sweating, and my thin T-shirt stuck to my body uncomfortably. It was very crowded; I was pushed around and even stepped on a few times. I almost couldn’t bear it and wanted to get off when suddenly a man squeezed onto the bus, pressing his whole body against my back. I couldn’t move at all and felt very awkward. I kept inching to the side, but he stayed close to me, then took the opportunity to rub against me. Have you ever been in that situation? I was scared, ashamed, and terrified, afraid to even yell. I didn’t have the courage to look back at him, afraid I might misunderstand someone. After all, it was so crowded on the bus. But finally, he..."
Tong Tong seemed to find it difficult to continue, speaking softly, "I didn’t really understand back then, just felt scared and helpless. That’s when Camden River appeared. He stood behind me suddenly and whispered, ’Don’t be afraid; when this happens, get off the bus quickly.’ I’ll never forget that moment. In my peripheral view, I could see his face, so handsome and clean. He was close to me, speaking softly, his breath practically brushing my face. My heart was racing like crazy, yet I was so embarrassed, I couldn’t even say thank you, and was so nervous that I didn’t dare stay with him anymore. Before I even reached my classmate’s house, I got off the bus. He shielded me to the door, then pursed his lips and smiled at me..."
Tong Tong’s voice choked up, and the rest of what she said was unclear.
Mia Ginger looked at her in tears, suddenly at a loss for what to do.
After a while, she spoke softly and smiled, "I thought you liked him because he was handsome."
"I met him at school after the semester started. I’ve always wanted to thank him, but after getting to know him, I didn’t dare. He was the top student in the school, and my grades weren’t great. My parents never had any expectations of me since childhood. I loved playing, and just managed to get into that school. Plus, I was quite chubby then, 100 pounds. Although not visibly overweight, standing in front of him, I really felt inferior. For a long time, I didn’t dare to talk to him."
"I understand." Mia Ginger shifted her gaze to one side.
Tong Tong breathed heavily, covered her mouth with her hand, crying.
After a while, she finally stopped.
Mia Ginger also felt a bit uncomfortable inside and asked her, "Did Camden River not recognize you at all?"
"No, my face was a bit allergic those days, and the weather wasn’t great, so I wore a disposable mask when going out..."
"Matters of the heart," Mia Ginger also let out a gentle sigh, speaking softly, "I don’t know what to say. It’s too late now, Tong Tong. It’s too late to say these things now. You might have had a chance before, in four years’ time, truly, if you had been a bit braver. At least you could have been a good friend of Camden River. Why now? Saying these things is too late."
"How could someone with your conditions understand the feeling of unrequited love?" Tong Tong wiped her tears, exhaled softly, "I’ve loved him for seven years, and the past few years have been really tough. It’s good to finally say it out loud, it’s okay now."
"Can you let go of him?" Mia Ginger looked at her, pensively asking.
Tong Tong tugged at the corners of her lips to smile, and with a serious look said, "I’ll try hard. Isn’t there a saying? The best way to forget a relationship is to start a new one. Once I fall in love with Brother Davis, I’ll definitely let go of him."
"Yeah. Good luck." Mia Ginger also smiled and, turning her head, saw Koa Jackson by the roadside with a displeased expression, lips puckered.
He was holding Jax Jackson in his arms, who was biting his little fists, looking at her innocently.
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