Crime

Kaito himself can't remember when it started. All he can remember is every night when his father came home late and his mother's expression of resentment to the point of going crazy, and then the violent quarrel between the two suddenly broke out in the middle of the night.

Perhaps his family had been happy before he could remember, but the parents who lived together because of his existence did not have any reliable emotions, and the relationship between the two was gradually torn apart in the conflicts again and again.

He was most afraid of the night when his father didn't return. At that time, he was the only object for his mother to vent her anger. But at that time, he was too young to leave, and he didn't know how to resist. In the end, he could only bear all the beatings and scolding in silence.

But it all ended that day.

He saw his parents who were in court, and also saw his half-sister who had lost her mother—everything was irrefutable, and everything was irreparable.

Most children who grow up in such an environment have personality defects, but he is not.Knowing how painful it feels to be treated that way, he tries to be gentle with everyone—except the two who gave him pain.

It must be cloudy that day, he thought.

The father left the table first, and then the mother also left without looking back.All the people in the court were gone, and there was only the strange little girl with half the same blood as him left beside him.

Seeing him walking towards her, the little girl shrank back to the corner in horror, and finally squatted down and cried uncontrollably.

At that moment, his heart, which had long been numb in the indifference of his parents, seemed to be hit hard by something.How old is she?He looked at the little girl's shoulders shaking as she cried—it reminded him of himself when he was a child.

"Don't cry," he bent down and hugged her, "I'll take care of you."

She has called him "brother" ever since.

"It was so cold back then." Kaito lowered his head and smiled, stretched out his hand and gestured, "The little girl was only this small at that time."

Gakupo didn't say anything, just reached out and pulled Kaito to the inside of the road as he walked down the road.

"I never knew how my parents viewed me. Maybe I was just a burden because of their mistakes. It was also because of me that they tortured each other and lived together for more than ten years," Kaito said. "It might be a good thing that they separated, and I wouldn't complain about it. After all, I was old enough to stand on my own."

"However, Miku's appearance caught me unexpectedly—the moment I saw her cry, I suddenly felt that I couldn't let my experience repeat itself on her body again," Kaito smiled, "I used to really I planned to live my life so darkly, but I never expected that this little girl would suddenly break into my life—she is like a little sun."

He smiled, his eyes filled with tenderness.Having spent the most difficult life together, and at the same time being the only family member by his side, Miku must be an irreplaceably important existence to him.

"Sometimes I always wonder why such a good girl was born so unfortunately," Kaito walked with his head down, "fate really treats her unfairly."

"I don't think so," Gakupo said. "Having you as a brother may be the greatest luck among her misfortunes."

Kaito paused, then smiled: "I hope so."

"You think Miku is unfortunate, so you don't think about yourself?"

"Even if everyone thinks so, I can't think I'm unfortunate," Kaito said. "If I feel sorry for myself, it's really over."

No matter how much deviant he has seen, he is willing to believe that people's hearts are always warm. Gakupo looked sideways at Kaito slightly, and saw a faint smile on his face.At the same time, Kaito seemed to want to turn his face to look at him, but turned back hastily the moment he met his gaze.

There was no more words along the way, the two walked in silence, and the distance between them seemed to have changed subtly without knowing it. However, neither of them was willing to take another step forward.

Or is it just as good as it is now?While lamenting the other party's change, but without realizing it, he had also changed a bit.

Time is indeed enough to make a person change too much, but it is difficult to change a person's true essence.It's ridiculous to say that until today, Gakupo has the opportunity to really understand Kaito, the person who was hurt the most by himself.

Almost a month passed peacefully, and Sapphire did not come to him again, but Kaito still couldn't let go of this matter easily.

Although the childhood experience is still vivid, Kaito can't help but feel sad for her-first married to a man who betrayed her, after remarrying, the second husband also left her first, and finally he didn't even want his only child. Recognizing this mother—how unbearable should this be?

But there was nothing he could do.

Even if he could forget the past and call her "Mother" again, what would Miku do?What kind of embarrassing position is she in?

He really didn't want to think about these things anymore.

"Excuse me," Kaito knocked on the office door, "I have something to do."

"Exactly," Gakupo raised his head from his desk, "I have something to ask you too."

Kaito froze for a moment: "You go ahead."

"Look at this," Gakupo handed over a sealed portfolio, "Don't ask, read it first."

He took out the documents in the file bag and found that all of them were printed in English. After a closer look, it was the application instructions for studying abroad, and a copy of the application form was attached at the back, which was also filled in English. The content turned out to be Miku's personal information.

"Edexcel's global synchronous exam, passing is the minimum standard for applying for admission to British universities," Gakupo looked at him, "Your sister is the only one in the whole school who passed the three exams with excellent grades, which is pretty good."

"Why didn't she tell me?" Kaito didn't recover.

"I just found out about this from a friend in England by accident," Gakupo smiled, "Although he has passed the exam, Miku himself doesn't seem to be very determined, and he doesn't want you to pass it for her again." Worry a lot."

After the previous incidents, Kaito was less wary when Gakupo mentioned his sister, but knowing from his mouth that Miku was hiding things from him, Kaito still felt a little concerned.

"It's hard for me to talk about this, but since you are her brother, I don't think I should hide it from you when I saw this file," Gakupo said, "She is immature at her age, and you are more or less Give me some pointers."

Kaito didn't speak, and silently put away the file bag, with a complicated expression on his face.

"I said before that you are too protective of your sister," Gakupo said. "People are always growing up. She can't live under your protection all her life. Miku already has her own sister." Opinion."

"...I know." Kaito gave a long sigh, then smiled again.

"By the way, what did you just say?"

"I want to advance the vacation at the end of this month to the day after tomorrow." Kaito handed over a few documents. "This is an announcement I received a few days ago. Since it is not a live broadcast, I finished the recording in advance, and there is no recent schedule."

"What's the matter?"

"It's about my grandfather. I don't know if Sapphire's return from America has something to do with it - but I don't think it's possible," Kaito said. "After the old man passed away, there was no one in the country house anymore. , Recently, there is a problem with land rights, which can actually be solved with money, but I think it’s better to go back and have a look in person.”

"Okay, let's go," Gakupo flipped through the documents he handed over, "I think, you'll take Miku back with you, right?"

"Yes," Kaito clenched the file bag in his hand, "after all, they are blood relatives."

There was a moment of silence between the two, the sudden silence made Kaito feel a little unnatural, he thought for a while before he said: "If there is nothing else, I will leave first."

"Wait a minute." Gakupo said and got up from his seat. Kaito, who was just about to leave, turned around and saw that the other party was already standing in front of him.

"What else?" To be honest, every time Kaito stood in front of Gakupo, he had to look up to see him, which made him feel a little indescribable.

As if sensing his awkwardness, Gakupo put his hands on Kaito's neck to help him straighten his neckline: "You've already done everything, why are you so shy?"

"I didn't," Kaito turned his face slightly, "I didn't come here today to talk about that."

"That's true," Gakupo smiled, and brushed his fingers lightly over Kaito's face, "If you take a leave of absence, you can come directly to me, and you are the only one in the entire company."