The Undefined Love Chapter 71 - Facade To Hide Her Affliction.

Lifen was walking on the road. She wanted haul a cab but it seemed like this place doesn't offer cab rides. She decided to call someone, but all thank to her worst luck and Deming, neither her wallet nor her phone was with her.

She has never been good with the directions. She often has to switch on the navigation of her phone to get to her destination, so at this moment she was merely walking aimlessly on the road. It was already dark night but with the help of street lights, she was walking in the hope to find her destination.

She wanted to cry out her pain but she can't. She can't let Deming to get what the he wanted. She has decided, she won't shed a single drop of tear for that worthless guy, who has always faked his love for her.

Remembering him, something echoed in her ear again 'I love her. She is the love of my life'. She sighed to herself, "Wow, that's great Lifen. Now you get it, he has never love you. Not even for a single day. He has always pretending to love you. And you...you wanted to reminisce the childhood days with him. All his promises were false".

She abruptly lost her balance and fell on the road, "Ahh, enough of you clumsy steps Lifen. Can't you handle yourself. Look at yourself, it's all because of you that you are suffering like this".

She tried to stand but her ankle gave a piercing pain, "Wow, now you have sprained your ankle again". And then again the memories of Deming lifting her up and carrying her all the way to the hospital came to her .

She was deep drowned in her memories when a wide, slightly soft hand held her shoulder. Without giving a look to the person, she shouted "How many time should I tell you that, you have no right to touch me, Mr.w.a.n.g"

"Ms.Wu, it's me", a soft polite voice came to her ears. She tilted her head to look at the man standing behind her. It was Murphy. Lifen blinked her eyes to control her tears which were already on her eyelids. She doesn't want to show her weak side to anyone.

"It's okay, Ms.Wu . I can understand your tears. It's not bad to shed your tears. It shows how strong you are and that you are still alive in this world", Murphy said in a warm voice intended to console her.

Lifen let out a chuckle, "Mr.Murphy, where have you heard such childish words about tears?". She let out a chuckle because she knew it was herself who has utter such words in the past to Deming, but she didn't thought it will still be in his treasure and one day she will hear it too.

Murphy was glad that at least she still has that innocent smile on her face. And Deming's ugly ways of revenge didn't affected it. "Oh that, a small girl has once told somebody and I have eavesdropped it. But I don't think it's childish, it's quite meaningful. Look now you are smiling", he said to make her comfortable around him.

He then gently help her get up, "Ms.Wu, I know my Boss has hurt you heart and has given you immense pain, for that I apologize. But trust me he is not a bad person. It's just, he can't bear to see his love in that condition ".

Lifen raised her brow, "Hold on a second. Why should I trust you, Mr.Murphy? Isn't that something involuntary. Trust can't be build because you or I want it. And see, I have trusted your Boss and here I am all lost. Now, I can't trust anyone".

"And you are telling me that he has done all this out for his love. Then sorry Mr.Murphy, you are highly mistaken. Love never seeks revenge", she said without blinking.

Murphy opened his mouth to say something but then in the next second he closed it as if he was giving her words, an acceptance from his side.

She continued, "But there is something I wanna ask you. You have always been with him as far as I know, why haven't you ever guided in this? If you have guided him, he would have known the meaning of pain and heartbreak"

Lifen looked at him , she wanted to say more but it was not his fault. She snapped out, "Enough of these boring talks. I won't bore you with my painful talks. Please help me in something. I haven't brought my phone or my money with me, can you please help me get home".

Murphy was taken aback with her words. He has never expected this girl to be this strong. She didn't cry, neither she accused anyone for her broken heart nor she showing any resentment towards anyone. Deep down, he knew well that this is only a facade, she has pulled up to hid her affliction. This girl has reminded him of the little girl from before.

"Yeah sure, Ms.Wu. It will be my 0leasure helping you", Murphy said with a smile which has come because of the thought of the little girl.

Murphy helped her to get into his car and then he got to other side to drive off. "Ms.Wu..." he was about to ask but before that Lifen gave him an annoyed look, "Can you please cut that formal words. I am much younger to you, treat me like that. Call me Lifen, it will sound good. Please".

Murphy let out a small laughter on her words, he nodded gently, "Okay, in that case call be Uncle then".

Lifen nodded, "As you say, Uncle Murphy". Her lips curled up in a smile.

"Then Lifen, where should I take you. What's your address?" Murphy asked her.

Lifen gave him the address, unaware that something is waiting for her at home.

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Deming eyes snapped open. Suddenly something stroke his brain. When he picked Lifen from her home, she didn't carry his phone or wallet. He jumped off the bed and dashed out to search her.

He drove a long way in search of her but couldn't find her. Soon his eyes showed signs of fear and panic.