Karin doesn't answer him, but says apologetically, "I locked the document in the drawer, and the key is with me."
"Where are you? I’ll come over to get it."
After hanging up the phone, Karin leans on the sofa tiredly and closes her eyes, thinking of Jacob’s pure smile. She doesn't understand when he has had these wrong thoughts.
With a self-deprecating smile, she stares at the red wine in the glass and asks, "You stupid boy! I shouldn’t have saved you, right?"
If Troy knows Jacob's thoughts, he will definitely be very angry. He will definitely not trace the cause of Jacob’s death anymore. He will definitely think that Jacob deserves to death, because he doesn't like Jacob at the beginning.
It’s not that the red wine can’t get her drunk, but it just needs some time. Even though her mind is blank, some memories are still clear.
In the end, William still comes over. In the crowded bar, he sees the woman sitting in the dark corner.
He walks straight over, sits opposite her, and asks with concern, "What's wrong? Are you in a bad mood?"
"A little bit." Karin nods truthfully.
"Had a fight with Troy?"
"As long as I am in a bad mood, you just think that I had a fight with Troy?"
"Because he is the most important person to you. Only if he is important to you can he easily affect that your mood."
Karin smiles bitterly, "You are wrong. It is not only love that affects a person's mood. Family affection and friendship can also affect a person. If you say that you have no families or friends, I can understand..."
"So, are you upset because of family affection or friendship today?"
Karin stares at him, "Can I trust you?"
"It seems that you’re going to tell me something."
"…How do you know?"
William smiles brightly, "Every time you want to tell me something, you will ask, ‘Can I trust you?’"
"Then can I trust you?"
He nods, "Of course, don't forget, I have always been your friend."
"Okay, then drink first."
After taking a sip of red wine, Karin lowers her head and says, "I seem to have killed someone..."
"What?" William is quite surprised.
"He is a boy. I saved him. He is five years younger than me. I always treat him as my brother. He is also happy to call me sister. I thought we would be like real families even if we are not related by blood. I didn’t expect that he would have a crush on me. He said he was afraid of ruining our relationship and that I would hate him, so he left quietly. I let Troy find him for a long time. I finally found him tonight, but he’s dead..."
Karin cries again. She turns away sadly, not wanting William to see her weak.
William is silent for a long time before speaking, "Although I don't know why the boy passed away, I don't think it’s your fault. Because loving someone is not wrong. Besides, being loved is not wrong, either. Affections are the most uncontrollable."
Pointing her hand in the direction of the door, she says coldly, "Get out."
William turns his back, "You put on your clothes first. I’ll explain to you."
He has no plans to leave at all. Because once he leaves, he can no longer make it clear.
Karin picks up the clothes on the floor and rushes into the bathroom. After slamming the door, she squats down decadently, but she can’t shed a tear anymore.
The affairs of the world are inconstant, which is beyond her ability to bear. Her father has made a five-year-long agreement with her. She’s heartbroken and helpless. Jacob suddenly died. She feels distressed and unbearable. Knowing the reason why Jacob left, she blames herself. After being drunk and spending the night in the hotel, she doesn’t know what she is feeling now. What she can feel is just like numbness and despair.
Has she betrayed Troy? Has she cheated on him? Although the memory of last night is blank, even if nothing happens to her and William, she can’t forgive herself...
She silently gets dressed and then goes out, without crying from beginning to end. William has already gotten dressed and has been waiting for her. Seeing her coming out, he steps forward and grabs her arm, "Listen to me, last night... "
"Let me go!"
She sternly reprimands, without even looking at him.
"Why do you just not believe me? I was drunk last night. I don’t remember what happened at all. We have known each for some time. You should know me. I’m not the kind of person who will hit others when they are down. So I wouldn’t do such a thing to you."
"Not everything in this world can be predicted. If it can be predicted, there will be no tragedy." Karin turns around, "This was what you told me last night. Now, I think I can get what you meant."
William frowns, grasping her arm harder, "Don't look at me with this kind of eyes. You will make me feel like a nasty villain. I can swear that I have never other thoughts for you. I think that being a friend you can trust is enough for me."
Karin smiles sarcastically, "Friend? I don't need a friend who would stab me in the back. Because I trust you too much, I tell you everything. Because I trust you too much, I think even if I am drunk, you will protect me well. What could be crueler than this? The person you trust most stab you in the back?"
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