She never expected Van to look this serious.
"So, what's your story, Van? Oh, I'm sorry, maybe you don't want to talk about it..."
"--Everyone in this town knows my family's story... It won't hurt me anymore if I tell you my story. Are you willing to listen?" asked Van.
"I'm willing to listen." I nodded in return.
Van took a deep breath, and afterwards, he started retelling his lifestory..
"My mother died when I was barely 12 years old. Ren was 10. And she died because of me..." Van began.
I could see the muscles on his jaw tensed. But I still didn't dare to speak.I patiently waited for him to continue.
"--it was my father and mother's wedding anniversary that day. I wanted to surprise her at her workplace. And after that we would buy a gift for my father and go home together. Sh
