82 Chapter 82: Ism taking you back (1/2)

It was already an hour past the hour of twelve in the evening at the old residence. There was complete silence surrounding the estate. Not one breathing individual is left that can be seen hanging around anywhere. It was that still and peaceful as if everybody was already fast asleep in their beds when a room suddenly creaked open.

The creaking sound from the hinges were unbelievably quiet. Only an exasperated breathing is audible as the door finally revealed a person's figure.

Double-checking for any inconspicuous presence along the dimlit corridors from side to side, the person from inside the bedroom tried to eased her way out with so much caution afraid to cause anymore unnecessary noise and disruption around the area.

She indeed appeared to be vigilant and determined to leave. Or escape as she dares call it, to be more specific.

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Hmmm.

It does really seems like no one is still awake.

All good for now. The woman thought.

A relieved sigh can be heard after the discreet inspection.

Allowing herself to fully leave afterwards and shut the door close behind her as she walked along the hallway silently and stealthily, in her lithe movements. She clasp her hands together hoping she won't get caught or it'll be over for her.

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Laurice just could not help but sneak out.

Damn right, she was really going to leave tonight. By hook or by crook. Well, It was already dawn to be exact. She had been waiting for hours and hours without batting an eye and may not have anything planned out after this attempt however, she really just plainly wanted to leave. She'd go mad by herself if she stayed any longer than she had endured. It was torture enough to not be able to speak a word while she was inside her room.

Indeed, it was terrible.

Laurice felt that same stinging in her chest once more while recollecting.

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Hours ago, in Laurice's room.

Finally, a moment with herself alone.

Laurice somehow felt constricted and confused. She may have escaped the clutches of those people for now but she wasn't actually relieved at all. What about tomorrow?

She was worried sick already thinking she might not keep the facade of an obedient and polite fellow. It was extremely difficult on her part to tolerate her own mother's and grandmother's attitude in particular. Not to mention, dealing with the other relatives seems troublesome too. What an unpredicable family, indeed.

Family huh?!

A soft bitter smile escaped Laurice's lips.

It was rather distressing than heart warming for her.

The mere thought was invoking a sense of envy and insecurity that she had long kept hidden in her heart.As fas as she was concerned, she doesn't have one.

The animosity she felt towards the people she met today was one thing. But it was real and evident. There was clearly no mistaking it.

Why did she even bother seeking them? No, she wasn't exactly looking. However she did allowed herself to come out from her hiding didn't she? But how is this situation any different from before? She still felt motherless and fatherless above anything else.

Laurice forcefully, with her fists slightly trembling, covered her mouth afraid that a sob might unconsciously escape from her quivering lips.

How dare they make her feel so small and insignificant.

How dare her mother act up on her.

Despite her eagerness to control the urge not to cry again, Laurice was basically helpless.

Her eyes glistened with tears streaming down her face.

After years of living by herself, this is how her mother treats her? Like an object at her absolute disposal? And she have the gall to declare that she needed her? What for? Use her to her own conveniece?

Laurice wanted to burst out laughing.

As if her mother's words were enough to compensate for the years she had lost.

She was clearly ... Laurice was actually ...

Since that inauspicious day, had been in the dumps for the longest time she remembered. And now it was as if it didn't happened at all. Like nothing did happened. So are they back to square one, then? Was her mother that oblivious of her circumstances over the past years that had gone by and desired to just move on a whim?