The raise of Maureen Smith and her Good Luck System-Chapter 74 - I thought she loves me never knew she was using me

However, despite repeating this to himself over and over again, Liam became increasingly unsure, the question marks in his heart growing larger.

He felt as if he had misunderstood something.

It was as if he had mistakenly created a beautiful lie for himself.

Now, this dream had accidentally torn open, revealing a part that was so real, it made him feel as if he was falling into an ice cellar.

The tear would only grow larger.

Liam didn’t know if he should thoroughly investigate this matter.

What if the answer knocks him down like a sledgehammer?

Suddenly, Liam remembered the stack of photos that Grandfather had asked Lawyer Daniel to give him.

Grandfather says he is in a one-sided love—— Might there be something in those photos?

Liam’s heart pounded in his chest.

Suddenly, he hurriedly composed a text message to Lawyer Daniel, asking him to have someone deliver the items to a storage room near the school.

Then Liam headed out of the Information Department.

His limbs were stiff, his head was buzzing, and he didn’t even know how he managed to leave the school.

Half an hour later, in a storage room outside the school.

There was no music, everything was silent.

Liam quietly sat there, his face shrouded in darkness, continuously viewing the photos that Grandfather had given him.

Niel didn’t dare to say a word by his side.

…

The first photo was from the day Little Mask offered to help him take out the trash.

The two of them were talking in the alley, and the alley was right in front of the teaching building.

From the fifth floor, Laurel was watching them from a distance.

So, did Maureen rush over to help him take out the trash then genuinely, or was it because Richard was watching?

The second photo was taken before the monthly exam when Little Mask hastily held his hand.

A corner of the classroom surveillance photo printed out shows Richard’s passing figure— So, did she hold his hand genuinely, or did she abruptly do it only after seeing Richard?

The third, fourth, and fifth photos are a series from the library surveillance.

That day, before he arrived at the library, Little Mask clearly had an argument with Richard, their expressions laying bare a striking familiarity.

Yet, she told him that they were just ordinary friends.

Besides these photos, there were also Little Mask’s class transfer applications from last year.

As it turns out, Little Mask didn’t transfer to the international class from the start, and definitely not because she had love at first sight for him and transferred to the international class.

Her first application last year was to transfer to the Golden Class where Richard was, but her grades weren’t good enough at the time, and her application wasn’t approved.

Only this year did she apply to transfer to the international class.

…

Liam tightly gripped these objects until his knuckles turned white.

The blood surged from every corner of his body to the top of his head, making him feel icy cold all over.

He had no idea where the elder managed to find these from.

He only knew that clues to many things had been present for a long time.

He was only humbling and deceiving himself.

…

When she ran 800 meters for him, everyone in the next classroom knew that Richard’s face looked awful.

At that time, what role exactly was he playing in all this?

Was he just a tool?

This morning, when she suddenly wanted to help him apply the medicine, Richard just happened to pass by.

The worn-out review outline for the Inter-School League that she had, it was actually given to her by Richard.

Moreover, when she rejected Ethan back then, what she said was that she wanted to study hard, not that she already liked someone – despite knowing full well that he was listening by the window.

This had puzzled him at the time.

So, so that’s how it was.

…

Liam didn’t know how to describe his feelings at the moment…

Anger, rage, he seemed to lack the strength to evoke such emotions.

If they do emerge, they are certainly accompanied by resentment, but he simply couldn’t bring himself to hate.

His mind was clouded by overwhelming despair.

It felt like he had personally punctured a dream he had woven, only to face the harsh reality and realize that he was nothing more than a joke.

Whether he’s being used or not, he no longer cares.

A voice in his head maliciously repeating itself over and over again – Little Mask doesn’t like him.

Little Mask never liked him.

After she held his hand in the library, he had never contemplated this possibility.

This revelation knocked him off a cliff, shaking him to his core.

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So, does she remember his birthday?

The thought dominantly popping up in Liam’s mind was surprisingly this.

Like clutching onto a life-saving straw, he thought desperately, what if this was all a misunderstanding?

In this world, such coincidences do happen!

It was just when she was good to him, that Richard happened to appear nearby!

If he misunderstands this and starts futilely stirring up trouble, then he’s just being ludicrous!

Yes, she did have feelings for Richard before.

But, what does that matter now?

Currently, she has no contact with Richard whatsoever, and that doesn’t bother him in the least!

As long as she likes him now, he will act as though nothing happened today!

“I trust no one, I need to hear it from her myself.”

Liam wiped his face and abruptly stood up instructing Niel to take out his phone, “Call her.”

Liam stood on the precipice of losing his composure, his final fragment of rationality hanging by a thread.

Despite his visibly pale face and bloodless lips, he exerted his maximum effort to maintain his dignity, straining to keep a straight face, so as to not reveal any signs of distress.

Recollecting his spirits, he said the Niel word by word,

“You ask for me.”

Niel looked at him hesitantly for a moment, but eventually made the call.

In the quiet room, only suppressed breathing sounds were discernible.

After a while, the call connected.

Not sure what to ask, Niel glanced at Liam’s face and first asked,

“Maureen, where are you right now?”

“Eating with the Donald family?

Well, let me see…”

Niel hesitated: “Do you remember when Liam’s birthday is?

Should we give him a surprise?”

Through the noisy electronic sound, Maureen from the other side said: “Yes, surprises are always good.”

Niel turned on the loudspeaker of his mobile phone.

Then Liam heard Maureen ask: “But when is his birthday exactly?”

Liam: There was a dead silence.

Niel dared not look at Liam’s expression and went on to ask,

“Let’s talk about it tomorrow, we’ll discuss at school what to give him.

Let’s keep it a secret, don’t tell Liam.

What are you planning to give him?”

The person on the phone said they haven’t thought about it yet.

Niel’s heart was pounding with nervousness, he said tentatively: “Don’t give too extravagant a gift, or the whole class will know you like Liam.”

After he finished speaking, he was mentally screaming, hoping Maureen would confess her feelings for Liam.

Or else, Liam, might blow up the school tomorrow!

It could cause trouble for others too.

There was a moment of silence from Maureen on the phone.

She suddenly realized that some of her behavior since she transferred to the new class could easily lead to misunderstandings, judging from Niel’s tone, it seemed like he thought she was pursuing Liam.

Thankfully, Liam didn’t think so.

Luckily, Liam was naive and saw her as a junior of different same sex.

If he had misconstrued her feelings for him, they might not be able to remain friends.

It was like that day when she gifted the origami cranes, he thought she was looking for a fight.

Not wanting to lose Liam, Maureen quickly excused herself to the restroom with her phone: “No, no, no, don’t misunderstand, I regard Liam as my boss, I wouldn’t–”

Maureen wanted to say that she wouldn’t cross the line, but for some reason, the phone line was cut off as soon as she finished speaking.

Then a busy signal came through.

Out of battery…?