02

As if no one had ever appeared, only the tissue paper at my feet tells me that the boy walking the large dog really did come, and that everything is not just my illusion

Thus, I wiped away my tears and walked home

Thus, I covered my mouth tightly, not wanting others to feel troubled; this was the only thing I could do that was nearly transparent.

I picked up the pack of tissues from the ground; despite being such a rude person whose words are so infuriating, the tissues, warmed by his palm, felt very comforting

I dazedly lifted my head and saw a boy who was about my size. The soft light at the door illuminated his face, and it seemed as if countless stars were hidden in his beautiful eyes

Moreover, he was holding a large Saint Bernard dog in his hand

I took several steps back, hiding myself in the shadow of the curtains. I looked at my toes and heard my father, Shen Xiaoxi's mother, and Shen Xiaoxi engaged in pleasant conversation

I went upstairs alone, while their revelry continued downstairs. I know that this celebration will go on indefinitely, but it does not matter, as I have always been alone.

In that moment, I saw a trace of disdain and mockery flash in the beautiful girl's eyes. She quickly brushed past my hand, then picked up a handkerchief and quietly wiped the hand that had touched mine, as if she wanted to erase something unpleasant.

After my mother passed away, my father treated me very well, seemingly giving me all of his love. It was not until I turned sixteen that he brought a beautiful lady and her lovely daughter before me.

I quietly ran out of the house; the night was very dark, and because of the darkness, the stars appeared particularly bright. I sat at the doorstep, hugging my knees, unable to stop the tears from flowing.

I stared blankly at my father's face, and in that moment, I felt as if I had never truly known this man.

It seems that the whole world has forgotten me

How should I respond to him? In fact, I am not happy at all

That night, I kept thinking this way, and as a result, I cried harder and harder, to the point where I could no longer suppress my voice

Looking at his eager expression, I forcibly held back my weak tears. I compelled myself to smile and replied to him in a trembling voice: "I am very happy, Dad"

From now on, let's get along well. Dad let out a sigh of relief and ruffled my hair

He tossed a pack of tissues at my feet, then took his dog and slowly walked into the darkness

I cannot bring shame to my father, as he is all I have left. If I do not behave a little more sensibly, my father will surely come to dislike me

He asked me if I was happy

Seeing me staring at him blankly, he suddenly spoke up: "You are very noisy, do you know that? In the middle of the night, those who don't know would think there's a ghost."

He is more handsome than any of the boys I have ever seen, but at this moment, he looks at me with a cold gaze, a coldness that is strikingly inconsistent with his age. This makes him appear somewhat precocious, and among boys of the same age, he would certainly stand out at first glance

He said: "Xiao Die, starting today, they will live with us. Xiao Xi is the same age as you, three months younger than you, and now you will have a companion. Xiao Die, are you happy?"

Do not mind, Bai Xiaodie, it does not matter, after all, everyone has treated you this way all along, having one more Shen Xiaoxi makes no difference. I quietly told myself

My father has also happily forgotten me

I have nothing left

I lowered my head, and tears unexpectedly fell to the ground

"Hey, don't cry anymore." After a long while, a voice came from above.

I pressed my lips tightly together and reached out a hand towards Shen Xiaoxi, saying: "Hello, I am Bai Xiaodie"