Chapter 013

I couldn’t be less grateful as I sat in a corner, watching the guests drift away in little groups. No one bothered to talk to me, they all pretended that I didn’t exist, and those who mistakenly noticed me threw a hateful scowl at me.

“Hey, I will see you later. I have to go now,” Veronica whispered beside me.

I diverted my attention towards her and nodded sulkily.

“Are you sure you don’t want to stay at my place?” She asked for the umpteenth time.

I shook my head negatively.

Veronica sighed in frustration and stood up.

“Alright then, take care and ignore Karen.”

“I have always been doing that,” I muttered.

Veronica faked a smile and walked out of the building, ignoring the lustful stares she was getting from men.

I got up and ascended the stairs without attracting toxic attention towards me.

As I closed my bedroom door behind me, I slipped down to the floor and then let the bitter angry tears spill out in great measure.

My hands clenched the hem of my