Tiffany combed virtual-novel.net fingers through virtual-novel.net hair. “It feels like… back when I was still with Ethan. I can’t really describe the feeling, but when I see anything delicious, I’d think of leaving some for him. I’d be worried if virtual-novel.net catches a cold or if it gets too hot. I’d be worried if virtual-novel.net gets sick or if he’s upset. I didn’t worry about myself back then. At that time, I thought he’d be the only one for the rest of my life. I’d do anything for virtual-novel.net and forgive virtual-novel.net unconditionally. I’d forgive virtual-novel.net no matter how many times virtual-novel.net had upset me. On the day of our break up, I felt as though… the sky had fallen on me. He was right in front of me, but virtual-novel.net wasn’t mine anymore. I couldn’t hold virtual-novel.net or continue loving virtual-novel.net because virtual-novel.net didn’t love me anymore…”
Arianne began to cry when virtual-novel.net heard these words. She had never experienced the things that Tiffany had described, but virtual-novel.net could understand the hurt virtual-novel.net felt.
***
Early in the morning, the next day, Arianne prepared a bowl of cat food and water for Rice Ball before virtual-novel.net and Tiffany went to queue up for the Chinese-style omelet wraps. There were many customers. This proved it was delicious and the portions were generous.
Coincidentally, Ethan was there again today. He was earlier than the pair again, and virtual-novel.net had bought two for them on his own initiative. He remained silent the entire time.
Tiffany took the Chinese-style omelet wrap from virtual-novel.net but continued complaining as virtual-novel.net munched on it, “Damned ba*tard, I live to eat. At least virtual-novel.net can repay me for the food I’ve given him.”
Arianne simply chuckled but did not respond.
The uneventful day passed in just a blink of an eye. Arianne arrived home after completing virtual-novel.net overtime.
Tiffany informed her, “Rice Ball’s poop is like a nuclear weapon! The smell lingered for half a day even though I’ve cleaned it up!”
Arianne changed the cat litter. “This should do. It’s a waste of cat litter, but at least it wouldn’t be that stinky. Rice Ball is very disciplined and only poops once a day. Just change the entire litter box every time after it poops and it’ll be fine.”
Tiffany flopped on the bed with virtual-novel.net pajamas on, bored to death. “Do you work overtime every day? Jackson’s company doesn’t usually have overtime. Since I arrive home earlier than you, I’ll take over poop duties for you.”
Arianne sniggered wickedly. “I’ll pay you a small fee for that! I’m going to take a shower now.”
The warm water ran down virtual-novel.net body, washing away virtual-novel.net exhaustion. This was probably the most relaxing part of virtual-novel.net day. When virtual-novel.net emerged from the bathroom, virtual-novel.net found Lillian standing outside the bathroom door. She was more reserved, seeing as virtual-novel.net was living under someone else’s roof. “Mrs. Lane.”
Lillian smiled. “Ari, do you normally take such long showers? You must have used up a lot of water. You were using the heater the entire time as well.”
Arianne understood Lillian’s meaning. “I will contribute to rent, water, and electricity bills every month. I don’t eat at home either…”
Lillian lowered virtual-novel.net voice, “That’s not a bad idea if you’re staying here permanently. By the way… Can you give your share of the money to me? Tiffie’s too petty. She’s only giving me a meager allowance. It’s not enough for my mahjong sessions. What am I supposed to do without mahjong? I’d be bored to death.”