
The days at school Alice lived with patience and fortitude.
Since the day Rayn left, all her friends have treated her worse.
Not infrequently Alice intends to report their actions to the school.
But it was always undo considering that the school belongs to the Dakota Family.
Which means the school will tell the incident that happened to him to his family including his aunt.
Instead of a plea, her aunt would blame her for her wrongdoing altogether.
He will be branded as a troublemaker at school.
It's smirking!
But that was the fate Alice had.
He should live his life with patience.
It doesn't feel like Alice has graduated High School.
As always, he got a very satisfactory grade.
He was the highest-scoring student in his school.
But it does not guarantee that Alice will study at the campus she dreamed of.
And he won't even have that chance.
Her aunt had forced her to attend college under the Dakota Family.
Same thing with Ell and Kate who also studied there.
College life is not much different from life in school.
Alice again gets exile from other students.
And on the contrary, Ell and Kate always get very special treatment from them.
But since long ago it never made Alice jealous of Ell and Kate.
Alice considers that Ell and Kate deserve different treatment from her.
He was even very grateful for that.
He hoped that no one else would experience the same thing as he did.
Alice spends more time in the library.
He will return home when he is tired or sleepy.
I don't know.
His family life is the same.
Alice was just trying to avoid the things that would make her even more of a burden to the Dakota Family.
Regarding Rayn, he was still communicating with his best friend.
Nothing has changed.
Alice told him everything that happened to her.
And the bad things he told her always made Rayn so upset and angry.
Even Rayn often intends to come to Indonesia just to avenge the actions of those who hurt Alice.
Alice was always laughing about it.
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After school, Alice went straight home.
When Alice enters the house, Alice sees her family gathering in the dining room for dinner together.
"Alice, are you home, baby?
Come here, join here.
We'll have dinner together."
Laura greeted him with a smile.
One of the things that did not change, Laura her aunt always loved her wholeheartedly.
One of the figures that made him able to survive in the Family.
Likewise with his Uncle Mario, and also Uncle Sergio who is always friendly to him.
Alice put down her bag and then walked towards the dining table.
He took a seat next to Ell.
As for Ell, the man was still the same as last time.
Although classified as cold and irritable to talk, but Ell never treated him badly again.
The man also always returned his greeting even with a thin smile.
"How were you at Alice's college?
No obstacle, right?
If anything happens, you can tell Uncle or Aunt."
said Mario.
Alice smiled.
"So far, everything is smooth Uncle."
"Thank God then.
Uncle knows you can handle any problem, baby."
"Somehow he's not a kid anymore.
You don't have to treat him like Mario.
Let her learn to be an independent girl and not to trouble others!"
said Marine with a cynical tone.
Alice's smile slowly disappeared.
"Kate, didn't you tell Bibi that she was going to contest the day after tomorrow?"
How's all your preparation, baby?"
said Laura who tried to melt back the atmosphere.
"The manager and agency really prepared all my needs Bi.
They really wish I could win that prestigious contest."
"Thank God, baby.
I hope so too.
If you need help, tell Mom or Dad immediately.
Aunt Laura and Uncle Sergio are always ready to help you.
We're all here to always support you, baby.
Aren't we?"
Marine looked at the family members one by one, except Alice who was currently bowing her head.
"Yes Kate. Uncle and Aunt will always support you, dear."
sergio was convincing.
A moment of sadness came to Alice's heart.
He was disappointed because until now he could not be part of his family.
Instead he was always considered a pest.
Not only from the outside but also from his family who is none other than his aunt.
All this time he was optimistic that things would change for the better.
The moment when her aunt would change and be able to accept her presence there.
But it looks like his hope will never bear sweet fruit.
The hatred his aunt had for him did not diminish in the slightest.
He could only cry in silence.
Alice then looked towards her family members one by one.
The smile on their faces clearly illustrates that they are really happy to hear the happy news of her sister, Kate.
If only he had been given one chance by God to see the smiles of his Father and Mother.
It must feel really happy.
Alice immediately wiped her tears and smiled at the happy news from her sister.
After dinner, all the family members gathered in the living room except Alice who chose to help Rihana clean up in the kitchen.
As Alice was currently washing all the dirty dishes.
"Miss Alice, Miss shouldn't be here.
Let me clear up all this work Non."
Alice smiled and continued her activities.
"It's okay Mom.
I just love this activity.
You sit in that chair."
Rihanna's mother smiled at the kindness Alice had.
For a long time, Alice always helped him with homework.
Alice never considered him a maid.
Instead the girl always treated him like her own real mother.
After she finished washing the dishes, Alice sat down with Rihanna's mother.
"Miss Alice, I'm sorry for what Miss Marine said to Miss."
Alice held the hand of Rihanna's mother who looked worried to her.
"Mom don't have to worry.
Now I can understand what Aunt Marine said to me.
Although I was sad, I can still hold it, Mom.
You know, since I was a kid, I've had it.
And now I've trained for it, ma'am."
Alice put a smile on her face.
Rihanna's mother then gently stroked Alice's face.
"Mom's happy to hear that.
Hang Miss.
I'm sure one day Miss will find happiness in abundance."
Alice smiled.
"Amin Ma'am.
I also take care of my health.
If you need anything, I can tell Alice."
"None right."
Seeing Rihanna's mother it was like she met her own real mother.
The affection that he had received from him also made Alice can feel the affection of a mother to her child.
Still clearly remembered when he first came to the house, Rihanna's mother who took care of him even comforted him in a moment of sadness.