My parents cried and begged me to take the blame. Asher knelt and begged me.
Per them, they would spend their whole lives repaying me once I got out of prison.
I felt sorry for my parents and wanted to help Asher.
So, I ruined myself.
I suffered in prison for four years.
I thought the hard days were over. I thought I could enjoy the affection of my family, but what awaited me was their disdain, indifference, rejection, and betrayal.
The family for whom I gave everything turned out to be a group of ungrateful persons!
"Julia, the past is over. Don't keep mentioning it."
Asher spoke as he furrowed his brows.
"While you were in prison, our lives were not easy. The whole family was shamed because of you. The neighbors pointed at us and judged us. We couldn't hold our heads up."
"Now that you're back, who knows what those people will say behind our backs if you live at home."
"You only think about your grievances, but have you ever thought about us? If you live at home, what will happen to my son? Are you going to let him live with a convict from birth and suffer discrimination from others?"
Asher's words made me tremble all over.
I had ruined myself to protect Asher at all costs.