Chapter 13

Chapter 13

I packed up all my belongings and returned to my hometown.

I went to see my mother.

I sat in front of her tombstone for an entire day.

During that time, Ji Qing called me countless times.

I didn’t answer. Instead, I blocked him.

Sometimes, I felt overcome with shame.

If Mom could see what I’ve become over the last few years, would she be disappointed?

I failed her expectations. I didn’t grow up to be a proud, brave, and strong person.

Instead, I wasted three years of my life by the side of a man who wasn’t worth it.

On the third day, I went to the cemetery as usual.

But suddenly, I saw something unexpected next to the tombstone.

It was a pot of Bird of Paradise flowers.

My heart began to race.

These were my mother’s favorite flowers.

Who had been here?

I turned and ran to the cemetery office to inquire.

They told me that every few months, someone would have them delivered.

Then, they gave me an address.

An answer was forming in my mind, but I didn’t dare believe it.

Following the address, I found a flower shop.

I learned the truth from the shop owner.

About three years ago, she had received an order.

The customer wanted a pot of Bird of Paradise flowers placed at Ms. Dai Qiuyun’s grave every three months.

Because the person had paid for three years’ worth of service upfront, she remembered it vividly.

My heart felt like it was about to leap out of my throat.

“…Do you know who this person is?”

The shop owner flipped through her records.

“His surname is Ji. A Mr. Ji Cheng.”