Tears streamed down my face uncontrollably. The beautiful love I had believed in, the mutual understanding I thought we shared—all of it was just a game played by the Prince of Blumens' Elite Circle with a poor girl like me.
I took the money to pay for my grandmother's hospital bills, only to find out that the check couldn't be used.
I dialed Joel's number, but it remained frustratingly out of reach.
Driven by desperation, I rushed to Griffins Enterprise, only to be informed that Joel and Jasmine had jetted off for their honeymoon abroad.
In a panic, I scrambled to gather funds, scouring through my grandmother's medical files and contemplating loans, only to face rejection from banks citing my student status.
I tossed and turned all night, consumed by worry, unable to sleep. Yet, I had to mask my anguish from my grandmother who was laying weakly on bed, until the unexpected day she finally regained health.
I eagerly called for the doctor. However, after his examination, he sadly shook his head and warned me to prepare for the worst.
Through blurred vision from tears, I gazed at my frail grandmother. She smiled gently and urged me not to cry. "Be good, study hard," she whispered.