Love Has a Price

Author：Yao Jiu Ling

Late at night, in a sanatorium in the suburbs, I lay in my hospital bed, waiting for my tragic ending.

My dearest father was about to kill me, but I couldn't resist.

All the sounds were amplified countless times in the silent night.

The sound of footsteps was coming from far to near, light and slow.

I closed my eyes, waiting for him to approach.

I felt that he was standing by the bed. For a moment, there was a hint of anticipation in my mind.

I wondered if he would give up.

The next minute, however, a hypodermic needle was inserted into my blood vessel.

His movements were gentle, just like the meticulous love he had given me over the years.

I had used to think that in my lifetime, I would never be able to reward him for what he had done for me.

At this moment, however, all those self-righteous good memories were shattered.

I suddenly opened my eyes and pulled out the needle.