Chapter 10%
I lowered my head and touched the scar on my face with my fingertips, my eyes clouding over.
It took me a long time before I finally spoke. “I don’t even know if this face is a blessing or a curse.“}
Because of this face, I married Kai and lived a life I never thought I could have.”
Back then, I didn’t overthink. I just wanted a good life, to be loved by him and enjoy that happiness.”
However, it was also because of this face that I didn’t get his true, pure love.
Perhaps he loved my resemblance to his ex–wife, loved that past he couldn’t let go of and I was just a substitute for it.”
My consciousness gradually cleared and my gaze fell on the face of the person in front of me.}]
At that moment, I was stunned.
The man’s face had deep–set features and his eyes showed the wisdom of age. Yet, he still retained an unmistakable and intelligent aura.
In that instant, I suddenly remembered my high school deskmate.}
He was a quiet, introverted boy who always buried himself in books in the corner, occasionally looking up with warm eyes that rarely met anyone else’s.}
I looked at the person in front of me and he looked back, seemingly noticing the surprise in my eyes.
He smiled faintly and said, “It’s good that you still remember me. At least you have a conscience.“}
I took a deep breath and finally spoke clearly. “Are you Sebastian Lane?“}
He nodded, a nostalgic smile in his eyes. “Yeah. Can’t believe it’s been over ten years and you still recognized me.“}
Back in high school, Sebastian wasn’t close with anyone. We’d chat occasionally between classes. His voice was soft and warm.
Back then, I didn’t pay him much attention. I only knew he was the smart, somewhat solitary type.}
“I never expected to see you here,” I whispered, with surprise in my eyes and some fluctuations in my heart.
Sebastian chuckled. “I also didn’t expect to see you under these circumstances. Actually, you haven’t changed much. You’re still that unforgettable Carolyn Wallace.“>
For a moment, I was taken aback. That long–lost sense of familiarity washed over me like a quiet wave.
“No, I have changed.” I gently shook my head. “The old me always thought life should be uneventful, but now I realize that so many things have changed.”}
“So is that why you won’t fix your face?” he asked.”
I hesitated for a moment. “I guess I’m just scared.“}
We walked side by side to the convenience store downstairs to grab something to eat. On the way, I told him everything I’d been through over the years.
He didn’t rush to comment, just quietly listened.}
“You’ve always treated this face as a burden and it has indeed caused you quite a bit of trouble in some ways,” Sebastian finally spoke in a low and gentle voice.
“But have you ever thought that this face was given to you by your parents? It’s a part of the life they gave you. If others have prejudices against you because of this face, that’s their fault, not yours. You don’t have to change yourself for others‘ opinions and prejudices.“} His words stirred something in me.}
Ever since I found out I looked like Kai’s first love, it felt like this face no longer belonged to me.
For all these years, I had been living for others‘ opinions, living in their eyes, even pinning my worth on that “wife–like” face.
But I had forgotten that this face was given to me by my parents; it’s a part of my life, my unique mark in this world.”
I didn’t need to feel guilty or anxious just because others mistake me for someone else.
You Loved Her Image, You Missed My
