Before I knew it, I had already been studying abroad here for a full month.
Ever since meeting Jeffrey, this was the freest period of my life.
For the first time, I truly understood what freedom felt like.
I no longer had to carefully watch other people's expressions. No longer had to live under Beryl and Kelly's mockery.
Now, I could finally be myself again.
I immersed myself completely in the pure, carefree atmosphere of campus life. Every breath felt light and easy.
I didn't need to depend on anyone anymore or compromise for anyone either. Life like this felt peaceful, stable and safe.
As for Jeffrey, we had long since become people from two different worlds.
Occasionally, I'd still see him in financial news back home. He was still the untouchable CEO of Vance Group, glamorous a
