Chapter 406
[There are still so many places I havenât been to, so many delicious foods I havenât tasted, and so many friends I havenât made. I want to live, I want my life to be meaningful, and I want to spend the rest of my time doing the things Iâve always wanted to do but havenât yet
started.
âCornelia, it was you who pulled me back from the brink of death when I decided to leave this world. It was you who showed me hope again. You whispered in my ear that life only happens once, no doâovers. If you lose it, thatâs it, itâs game over.
âIâm grateful you saved me, thankful that youâve given me a chance to keep exploring the world. As for escaping from Zavier, Iâve been ready for him to find me. I know that as long as he wants to, heâll find me, itâs just a matter of time.
âWhen I first ran away, I was terrified of being found by him, taken back, or facing those faces in the Rivera family that I didnât want to see. I was afraid of living a life without freedom, controlled by others.
âBut after chatting with you last night, Iâve realized that true freedorn doesnât come from where you live, but from within. What sets me free is not the place, but my heart. I used to be miserable because I cared too much about too many people and things. I was too concerned about how others perceived me. I was afraid to hear those harsh words, felt like everyone was giving me the sideâeye. I always thought people were gossiping behind my back. When I stopped caring about all that and no longer hurt by those harsh words, I suddenly realized the huge rock pressing on my heart was gone and I could see a brighter future.
âCornelia, life is beautiful! Being able to not give a damn about what others think, living your life freely. Itâs just wonderful! I hope you, like me, can live freely.â
Skylerâs words deeply touched Cornelia, because they shared similar experiences. With teary eyes, Cornelia replied to Skyler: [Yes, live well and anything is possible. Donât care about what others think. As long as youâre comfortable, thatâs what matters.]
Comelia was once a victim, worrying about othersâ harsh words and losing her stable home. Clearly, she was not at fault, the real culprits were the ones who wronged her, slandered her, and spread rumors without knowing the truth. Why should the victims.bear all the pain?
Luckily, both she and Skyler had made it through and could now hold their heads high and do what they want to do, without being influenced by anyone else.
âCornelia, whatâs wrong?â Marcusâs voice echoed in her ear again, deep and powerful, with a hint of concern that Cornelia hardly noticed Cornelia sniffled, âI got a message from Skyler, and it made me really happy.â
Marcus said, âIf youâre happy, why are you crying?â
Cornelia said, âPresident Hartley, have you never experienced a moment so happy that it brings you to tears?â
Marcus said, âNo.â