Chapter 5

Charlie's family background was very ordinary, even poor, you could say.

Charlie lived with his parents and younger brother in a small house less than 500 square feet in a small town,

His father did odd jobs, while his mother was a traditional housewife, taking care of the household and doing mending.

So when Charlie's father passed away, it was as if the sky had fallen on the family...

Listening to Charlie's story, I felt both sympathy and admiration for him.

I felt sorry for his poor background, but admired him for working hard to get into this prestigious university despite his circumstances.

I was moved by Charlie's resilience, and I also wanted to help him out of his gloom,

So, Charlie and I started dating. We were a handsome couple, the envy of many on campus.

I was convinced by Charlie's resilient and hardworking qualities,

So even though his family conditions weren't good, I was willing to stay with him without hesitation.

I had feelings for Charlie,

Seeing Charlie in this state now, I ultimately couldn't bear to refuse his request.

However, I made it clear that the house was only for her to stay temporarily,

Once she and Jack got married, she should move out and live with Jack, as Charlie and I still needed to live in this house.