The Female Leads Truly Loves You - Chapter 420

Chapter 420: I’ll always be here, forever
The winter night’s alcohol always warms you up first, then cools you down.

Every night Mia drank seemed to follow this pattern.

But tonight felt different. Returning to the bustling street, the boy beside her was as calm as if nothing had happened.

Mia admired Sam’s ability to adjust.

He didn’t change his attitude towards her just because of what had happened earlier.

It was as if he intentionally gave her space to process her emotions, neither too close nor too distant.

This made their interaction comfortable and reassuring, like old friends who didn’t need to say much to create a unique atmosphere just by walking together.

Looking at the lively street, Mia remembered something.

“So, you don’t have to come to work on New Year’s Day.”

Sam had planned to ask for that day off, but he had forgotten due to the many sudden events and the urgency of the situation.

He hadn’t expected Mia to bring it up herself.

Although she would have given him the day off if he asked, her mentioning it first showed a certain attitude that made Sam smile.

“Why are you being so accommodating?”

Mia rolled her eyes at him and sighed lightly.

“You’re going to ask for the day off anyway. Instead of waiting for you to ask, I might as well say it first.”

Sam smiled at her.

“You could have just said no to my request.”

Mia retorted without hesitation.

“If I said no, you’d probably quit on the spot.”

“You’re that reluctant to let me go, Boss Mia?”

Mia glared at Sam. “What’s the point of saying that now?”

Sam had always been special to Mia. He said, “Maybe next year… I probably won’t be working at the convenience store anymore. It’s not because of anything else, but I might be too busy and taking frequent time off would affect the store’s business.”

He finally said it.

Even though it seemed like an inappropriate time, it was better to say it sooner rather than later.

Sam needed to prepare her mentally.

As expected, Mia’s expression stiffened upon hearing this.

She knew this day would come. Sam was a promising high school student with a bright future ahead. He couldn’t stay at the small convenience store forever.

But Mia hadn’t expected it to come so soon.

It was inevitable… but why couldn’t it be a little later?

There was nothing she could do. Mia couldn’t forcefully stop it.

“Oh… I see. Actually, you can quit now if you want,” Mia said.

Sam looked at the obviously reluctant woman. “You’re in such a hurry to get rid of me? I still need the money.”

“Hmph, weren’t you the one who said you wanted to leave? Do you know how many times you’ve taken time off? Probably not much left.”

That was true. With his increasingly frequent absences, Mia had to deduct his pay.

Sam didn’t mind. He wasn’t really short on money. In fact, with the allowance his parents sent and his part-time earnings, he had saved quite a bit.

Sam smiled brightly.

“Isn’t that just to stay a bit longer? Don’t you want to see me?”

Mia’s cheeks flushed. “Come if you want, don’t if you don’t!”

With that, Mia quickened her pace.

Sam watched her back with a smile.

Time always moves on, and Sam realized he had finally made it through the year. It was worth celebrating.

The New Year was approaching.

During this time, Sam didn’t do much else. His life was normal and routine.

Besides keeping Angel updated on his whereabouts, he even had time to work at the convenience store and cook dinner for Sophie.

Except for the lack of income, everything seemed to be proceeding smoothly and orderly.

Until the crucial day arrived.

Even waking up that morning, Sam felt a strange significance to the day, as if something special was destined to happen from the moment he opened his eyes.

Waking up from bed.

Sam stretched.

Pulling back the curtains, he saw the bright sunlight outside, indicating a rare good day.

Indeed, for everyone, this day was somewhat special.

Checking his phone, he saw all the news about the day’s festivities.

He hadn’t even left the house, yet the festive atmosphere seemed to seep into his room. Sam went about his usual routine of brushing his teeth and washing up.

He hadn’t forgotten the plans for today.

Early in the morning, he knocked on the door next door.

Soon, with familiar footsteps approaching, the door creaked open before him.

The familiar figure of the woman who appeared was enough to start the day on a good note.

No, seeing her instantly brought joy.

Zoe was dressed neatly.

A fitted red dress, looking dazzling without being gaudy, exuding a unique charm on her.

She wore minimal makeup, just a bright red lipstick.

Maybe she had brushed her eyelashes too.

Sam didn’t think makeup could enhance her already beautiful face much, but it showed her effort.

A woman waiting for you at home, willing to put on makeup for you, was a clear sign of her feelings.

This was the kind of detail many women paid attention to.

Sam smiled. “Zoe, I have to say, you look stunning today.”

Zoe smiled, letting Sam in, and skillfully handed him a pair of slippers.

“Flattering me so early in the morning?” Zoe asked.

Sam laughed.

“How is it flattery? It’s the truth. If someone in my position didn’t compliment you, they’d either be blind or mute.”

“Pfft. Alright, come in and eat.”

Her gentle smile and beautiful eyes would make anyone wish for a wife like her to come home to after a long day.

She was the epitome of a perfect partner.

Gentle, considerate, and unreservedly affectionate, with stunning looks and a great figure. She was perfect.

But Sam was the protagonist, destined not to have just one female lead.

If any of the female leads were missing, it wouldn’t be perfect.

“Didn’t we agree I’d cook?”

Sam blinked.

Zoe smiled at him.

“If I waited for you, when would it be ready? Trying to starve me?”

“Sorry, sorry, I slept a bit too well.”

“It’s fine. The New Year is almost here. No more apologies, or you’ll carry the mistakes into the new year.”

Zoe pulled Sam to the dining table.

Sam looked at the spread of food, more than a typical breakfast.

“Really? You believe in that?”

Zoe’s eyes dimmed slightly, and she sighed.

“I didn’t believe it before… but after my brother’s accident, I think there’s some truth to it. It’s like someone is rolling dice over everyone’s head. When things are going well, they roll the dice, and you don’t know if it’ll be good or bad, but it changes everything.”

Sam knew she was recalling past misfortunes, so he gently comforted her.

“Whether there’s a dice or someone rolling it, life is interesting because of these uncertainties. Who knows, maybe they rolled the dice when we met.”

Zoe looked at Sam and smiled softly.

“Meeting you was the best roll of the dice, no doubt.”

Sam reached out, placing his hand over hers on the table, gently holding her entire hand.

“Fate won’t roll the dice between us anymore. I’ll always be here, forever.”