Chapter 5 " Why ? " Steven's voice was hoarse , suppressing a storm . " Susan , these six years - why didn't call me ? " My tears fell . you " I was afraid . " I choked out , " Steven , I was afraid of you , afraid of your family , afraid of that world behind you . I thought if I left you , I could give our daughter the most peaceful life . I didn't want her to be like me back then , having people point fingers and curse at her ... I fought desperately to prove that without you , I could still ... but I lost . Lost completely . Calling you meant admitting that I ... I couldn't protect her at all ... " The car came to a sudden stop . Steven whipped around , carefully settling Lily , then pulled me into his arms with all his strength . His chest was burning hot , his heartbeat like thunder . " You didn't lose . " His chin rested against the top of my head , his voice filled with endless regret and heartache . " I'm the one who lost . I'm the bastard ! I'm the one who failed to protect you both ! I'm the one who let my wife and daughter be humiliated by this trash ! " He tightened his arms around me . " Susan , listen to me . From today on , if the sky falls , I'll hold it up . Anyone who makes you shed a single tear -I'll make them pay in blood . " Steven's car was very quiet . Lily curled up in my arms , her small face pressed against my heart , finally showing some color in her cheeks . Outside the window , the street scene flew by in reverse , like a lifetime ago . Just then , the phone rang , its tone cutting through the silence . The screen showed two words : Principal . I looked at Steven , thinking he would hang up directly , but unexpectedly , he pressed the speaker button . The principal's false and oily voice came through the phone , carrying condescending " magnanimity " . " Ms. Manning , I can give you one more chance . Have your daughter Lily write a deep self - reflection , admitting that she lied and self - harmed to frame Linda , and I can consider Chapter 5 4.10 % letting her come back to audit classes . As for your job ... young people , impulsiveness comes with consequences . But as long as you cooperate , I might be able to explain to your company that this was just a misunderstanding . " He paused , his tone full of charitable condescension . " After all , it's not easy for a single mother with a child . If this gets messy , you won't be able to show your face around here I was shaking with rage , about to lash out , when Steven shook his head at me . He picked up the phone , his voice calm and steady . " I'm Lily's father . " anymore . " There was obvious confusion on the other end , followed by a sneer . " Father ? Where were you before ? Now you're coming out to play hero ? I don't care who you are , but this matter , I advise you ... " " Principal Richardson . " Steven interrupted him , his voice suddenly turning cold . " Last month , the Metropolitan Education Foundation made a targeted donation of three million dollars , specifically designated for your school's library expansion . Is that money currently in the school's account ? " Instant silence on the other end . I could almost imagine the oily fat principal on the other end of the phone , his face changing dramatically , cold sweat pouring down . After a full five seconds , the principal's trembling voice finally came through , full of suspicion and fear . " You ... who are you ? How do you know about this ? " Steven sneered . Chapter 5 Wanna watch the rest of " Office Girl " ? Download Drama Pops and watch the re ... Download