The Female Leads Truly Loves You - Chapter 129

Chapter 129: You said time would prove everything, right?
The atmosphere was eerily strange all the way there.

Sam felt this wasn’t the way to the station but rather to the execution ground, and it seemed like the execution was imminent.

Angel remained silent throughout the journey. She didn’t like talking when there were many people around or when someone she disliked was present.

Ava, on the other hand, sulkily stared out of the window, though it was unclear why she was upset.

Was it because of Sam?

It seemed so, but it was just about something he said the night before, merely sharing his perspective. Why would that make her so angry?

Sam tried to find some topics to break the awkward silence, but it seemed no one was willing to engage. Only his father quietly turned on the car’s stereo and played some old songs.

This was one of the things Sam appreciated most about his father. With the soothing music, the ride to the station didn’t seem so unbearable anymore.

But the two girls in the car, each looking out of different windows, what were they thinking about?

Sam had no idea.

Until they finally reached the station.

His father stopped the car, not far from the bustling crowd of the station, crowded but not as exaggerated as Kuhang.

“We’re heading down now,” Sam said to his father.

Robert nodded. Sam was 18 now, an adult. There was no need for a drawn-out farewell, so Robert decided to be a cool dad.

“Alright, I won’t see you off then. Be careful on your way, and call home if anything comes up.”

“Is calling you going to be helpful?”

“I can’t help with big issues, and small ones don’t need me. But remember, if anything happens, call your dad.”

“…”

Today, his father seemed somewhat humorous, maybe this was a father’s way of saying goodbye.

Sam got out of the car, and Angel followed suit. Just as Sam was helping the young lady with her luggage, a figure approached him.

Sam was surprised to see Ava, who had been silent and seemingly angry throughout the journey.

“Why did you come down…”

Ava just glanced at Sam and then turned her gaze to Angel beside him.

“Could you give us a few minutes to talk?”

It was an unexpectedly polite tone, something Ava had never used with Angel before.

Angel gave her a look, clearly reluctant.

So, Ava bit her lip lightly, then crossed her hands in front of her and bowed slightly.

“Please…”

Sam hadn’t expected Ava to go to such lengths, and Angel seemed surprised too. She frowned and then turned away.

“Five minutes. Any later and you’ll miss your train.”

Sam, holding the luggage, moved away from the area towards the entrance of the station.

The surroundings were bustling with people, but it seemed as if only this young man and woman were left in their own world. Who would have thought that these two, both tall and attractive, were siblings?

Sam decided to break the silence.

“What’s up? Wanting to talk to me alone at this time, it’s kind of embarrassing.”

Seeing Sam’s jesting tone, Ava rolled her eyes at him.

“Do you even get embarrassed?”

“Heh… After all, I’m the innocent Sam.”

Hmph!

If it weren’t for what I saw that night, I might have believed that!

Ava’s cheeks turned red, and under the brilliant sunlight, her bangs were tousled by the wind.

Unable to resist, Sam reached out and gently arranged her bangs.

Ava looked up into his gentle eyes, and for a moment, she seemed lost for words, almost melting into the starry brilliance of his gaze.

Sam said, “I’ll be away from home for quite a while again. You don’t need to worry about things at home; mom and dad will take care of everything. So, I just want you to take care of yourself, avoid any mishaps, stay safe, and not cause any worry for mom and dad. But if you ever feel wronged or hurt, you must tell me, okay?”

Ava looked at her brother, who was enveloped in the golden sunlight, dazzlingly radiant, like the morning dew.

“What’s the use of telling you?”

Sam replied with a smile, “No matter how far, I’ll come to you as fast as I can.”

Ava couldn’t help but laugh.

“You always likes to boast, but don’t worry, I’ll be fine. My friends are kind, and I can take care of myself. I’m not a kid who needs your protection for everything.”

Sam nodded, relieved.

“That’s good to hear. Well, with the new term coming, I wish you success in your studies and in achieving whatever you set out to do.”

Ava looked at her brother, his radiant smile seeming to flow into her heart.

Unexpectedly, and without warning, her eyes began to tear up.

Sam, taken aback, softly asked, “What’s wrong? Are you crying?”

Before the tears could fall, the girl wiped the tear drops from the corner of her eyes and then threw her arms around Sam’s body.

Sam was startled but didn’t push the girl away from his embrace.

He laughed and patted Ava on the back, “What, at 16, you still can’t bear to part with your brother?”

Ava seemed to cling to him, rubbing her cheek against his chest.

“It’s not that… I’m not reluctant. I wish you’d leave sooner. Why did you have to leave today? I hate it… I hate you…”

She repeated her ‘hatred’ over and over.

Yet, Sam felt his chest getting wet with her tears.

He kept gently patting Ava’s back, feeling her chest rise and fall with her sobs.

“It’s okay… No matter how much you hate your brother, you’re still my sister, and I’ll always be by your side.”

She suddenly clutched Sam’s shirt tightly, as if to leave her fingerprints on it.

Her voice was low, barely a whisper, yet it carried an extraordinary force.

“But…”

“Hmm?”

“I also really like you…”

The most powerful forces often strike directly at the heart.

With the softest voice, it wields the deepest impact.

That sentence hit Sam’s heart as if a gun had been fired.

Sam wanted to say he liked her too, but he knew their feelings were different at this moment.

One was romantic love, and the other was familial love.

Sam just patted Ava’s back.

“Thank you.”

She was a good girl, a good sister, and that’s all she could be to him, Sam told himself silently.

Finally, Ava pushed him away, her eyes red and slightly swollen.

But she didn’t look disheveled; instead, she appeared pitifully charming.

“Hmph, I don’t want your thanks.”

Sam smiled helplessly, about to speak, but Ava suddenly put her hand over his lips.

Sam could only blink, puzzled, looking at her.

Ava looked at Sam with a slight grievance, her voice choked with sobs.

“I know what you’re going to say! But you’re not allowed to say it, no saying.”

Sam hesitated, then nodded.

Only then did Ava gently let go of her hand, looking down at her toes before lifting her gaze.

“You said time would prove everything, right?”

“Um… I suppose.”

“Then let time prove my feelings for you.”

“But… Hmm!”

Sam hadn’t finished speaking when Ava covered his mouth again.

Ava pouted.

“Let me finish!”

“Uh (Okay).”

Ava released her hand again, then took a deep breath, looking at Sam as if mustering all her courage.

“Wait for me, until I become more perfect, even better. Then you’ll see what I’m capable of. I believe what you said, that you and she are just classmates. So… until I’m by your side, you must not, you cannot, like any other girl. Promise me.”

Sam wanted to say that liking someone isn’t something one can control, but seeing the hopeful look in Ava’s eyes, he could only helplessly nod.

Ava’s lips curved into a satisfied smile, her eyes still red and swollen, yet she smiled.

“That’s it then!”

She stepped back, standing tall in front of Sam, like a model confidently showcasing her charm.

The wind blew her hair, revealing her pure and beautiful face.

Sam didn’t know what else to say, so he picked up his luggage.

“Okay. I’m leaving now, goodbye.”

Ava stretched out her hand, pointing at Sam with her index finger like a scene from an anime.

“Wait for me in Kuhang! I’ll surpass all the women around you, definitely!”

Sam remained silent, saying nothing.

At this moment, any attempt at consolation would be meaningless, only serving to hurt her further.

Besides, Ava… in this state, was truly beautiful, radiating brilliance.

He didn’t nod.

He just waved his hand.

Pulling his suitcase, Sam turned and slowly walked into the train station entrance.

Let those unspoken words sink in this moment, let these stories pause briefly here.

He too must move towards the next challenge, never stopping.

And Ava, standing in the sunlight, slowly lowered her hand.

Her expression was frozen, unchanged.

Until she sat in the back of her father’s car, she couldn’t help but cry again, hugging her knees.

It was unclear if it was the reluctance to see Sam leave or the release of finally saying all she wanted to say.

Only Robert, listening to his daughter’s cries from the back seat, played another song.

He had quit smoking a long time ago, yet at that moment, he felt the urge to light one up, unsure why.

“Dad… turn off the music! It’s so noisy, wuuu…!”

“Ah, ah, ah…”

Robert turned off the music, feeling more irritated and even more inclined to smoke.

Indeed, not a single woman in his family was trouble-free.

Though he thought this, the man still took a few tissues and handed them to the girl in the back, who took them with a slight sob.

“Dad… Wuuu…”

“Hmm?”

Robert responded softly.

“Did I embarrass myself just now?”

Robert paused for a moment.

“Embarrassed? Where…”

“Whether I was crying just now… or compromising with that woman…”

Robert hesitated, then shook his head.

“How could that be embarrassing? Whatever you do, Dad believes you have your reasons. But Ava, in this world, you are not smaller or lesser than anyone else.”

Ava sobbed softly, her voice trembling slightly.

“But… I’m not your biological daughter, am I… Why are you so good to me?”

Robert paused, stiffening momentarily, then turned to look at his daughter, her eyes swollen from crying.

“From the moment we decided to adopt you, you became our daughter. That will never change, never.”

Ava couldn’t hold back anymore and burst into tears again.

This time, Robert slowly started the car and turned the music back on.

They were on their way home, like everyone else, always on the road.

After a while, Ava’s crying ceased, and looking at the scenery flashing by outside the window, she said,

“Dad, I’ve made up my mind.”

“Hmm?”

“I’m going to study in Kuhang.”

“…Okay.”

Robert merely hesitated for a moment before nodding.

His daughter’s decision was his decision.

“And…”

“Hmm?”

“Can we change the song? It’s really so old-fashioned…”

…

Listening to the changed rhythm and melody, Ava looked out the window at the bright sunshine and the breeze of midsummer. Along the way, there were crisp sounds and blooming flowers.

At this moment, she harbored no regrets, no reluctance.

Her heart was ablaze with a roaring flame.

She is Ava, Sam’s only sister, his most unique girl.

She would not, could not stop here.

Kuhang…

I will definitely come.

And Angel…

Wait for me!

As for Sam…

Hang in there, my brother.

No matter if your life turns out to be a temple or ruins.

I will be the only female lead in your world!