After Falling for My Childhood Friend, He Sent Me to Hell

I knew this matter wasn't over.Izzy wouldn't let it go.She would make sure everyone knew.Since she was hospitalized,she'd rip all the benefits she could.Izzy would persist until she got what she wanted.

William's indulgence only encouraged Izzy's behavior.I had experienced this too many times before.

However,over a month passed,and neither William nor Izzy bothered me.I was surprised and relieved.As long as they left me alone,I was happy.

July agreed to let me find work,but she found me a job at a private art gallery as a receptionist.The gallery wasn't well-known and July likely knew the owner.

The job was simple as it had only few visitors.I spent most of my time resting.The gallery's staff were tight-lipped and I never saw the mysterious owner.This peaceful life was all I wanted.

But my happiness was short-lived.William's mother called inviter me on dinner.My heart sank.I would have to face them.

I had affection for William's parents,but I feared seeing William.He reminded me of my painful past.

William's mother's request was impossible to refuse.So,I replied,"I'll come tomorrow evening.Today's not convenient."

I hung up the phone and worried about July's dinner.When I shared the news with July,she didn't object.She offered to pick me up as she was concerned about the distance to the William's family home.

I didn't buy gifts,knowing William's mother wouldn't accept them.She treated me like her own daughter.

Upon arrival,I was shocked to see William and Izzy.William's mother had never liked Izzy which encouraged me to chase after William previously.Izzy was never allowed in their home before.

Perhaps William's mother had accepted Izzy to reduce her son's longing.This development could mean William would leave me alone,and Izzy would stop bullying me.

As we dined,William's mother mentioned Izzy's hospitalization,sparking unease within me.Her tone was elegant but emotionless while saying,"I hear Miss Izzy was hospitalized recently.My unfilial son was busy attending to her."

William and Izzy looked shocked.I was stunned.How did William's mother find out?

"I've started working,Aunt.Let's take a walk and talk about my job later."I attempted to divert attention,knowing William's mother cared about my well-being.

"Later,dear.Tell me,Miss Izzy,what did my Claire do to you?How did she distress you to the point of hospitalization?"William's mother's disapproving tone alarmed me.

"Mother,Izzy's gentle and timid.Please don't scare her.This wasn't her fault."William interrupted.

"Oh?Whose fault was it,then?What could justify such distress?My Claire suffered greatly as well."William's mother's strong stance intimidated me.I suppressed my tears,remembering the consequences of crying in the past.