Chapter 2 Test Chapter 2 Test I stood outside the building all afternoon , waiting until the last bit of sunlight disappeared behind the city , Cold winds numbed my face But I stubbornly stayed I needed an explanation from Jericho . After a long time , an expensive black car finally stopped in front of me . Jericho rolled down the window and said coldly , " Get in . " I froze in place . He smirked . " Don't you want to know why ? " That broke me . I stepped forward and pulled the car door open . Only then did I notice Talia sitting right next to Jericho , leaning close like they belonged there . Talia waved at me with a teasing smile . " Selly Sander ! It's been a while . " Jericho chuckled . " She's my secretary now . " The heater in the car melted the numbness in my skin . But the chill in my heart wouldn't fade . Ask whatever you want , " he said . I was thrown off The tone in his voice made me feel like I was the guilty one . I had so many questions , but when I faced him , the words dried up in my throat . I stared into the distance and asked softly , " Why did you lie to me ? " +5 Free Coins Jericho glanced at Talia , and she jumped in first . " Please , I saw you going in and out of bars right after Jericho's accident . How was I supposed to know you weren't just out to get a sugar daddy ? " Jericho smirked . " Talia's got a point . That's why I had to test you . " A bitter smile rugged at my lips . Back then , I only worked at those bars to earn money for Jericho's medical bills . I locked eyes with him , my voice hoarse . " So ? Did your test prove my feelings were real ? " Jericho shrugged , unfazed . " I did find out you were just working . But that alone doesn't mean much ." Haha I couldn't help but laugh . But the more I laughed , the harder the tears came . For the past three years , I had taken on every dirty , exhausting job just to cover his medical bills . And all I got in return was his careless , " Doesn't mean much . " I still remember my first week working at the bar . One customer tried to force me to sell my body . I refused . That guy beat me so badly I was hospitalized for two weeks . 1/2 Chapter 2 Test +5 Free Coins While I lay there , unable to move a muscle , my only thought was that I wasn't earning money , and Jericho's medical bills . would pile up . I didn't even stop to wonder if I'd survive . Later , that customer tried to settle it privately by offering me a huge amount in compensation . " Why pretend you're pure ? Isn't it money you're after ?! " He threw the cash in my face . In that moment , I wanted so badly to say no . But I couldn't . Jericho was still lying in a hospital bed . So I swallowed my pride and took the money . I cried the entire night in the hospital . That was the night I let go of every ounce of dignity I had . All for Jericho . Only for him . But the reality was , he had already woken up , and he watched me endure all that suffering and humiliation . He refused to show himself and tell me the truth , all for this ridiculous " test " of my feelings . Was that what he called love ? If so , this love was too heavy for me to bear . 2/2