However, Kevin just remained silent. He spaced out the whole time too.
*15 BONUS
After the case was closed, my parents went to the police station to claim my body. Kevin had been watching them from the
shadows, so I could see them too.
I saw my mom’s shoulders tremble slightly as she wept for me. On the other hand, my dad put up a strong front. He just
comforted my mom the whole time.
My funeral was held one month later. Kevin chose to show up at my funeral in a black suit. He just stood in the last row of the
venue.
When my mom noticed him, she approached him with red–rimmed eyes. Then, she pointed at him angrily.
“I want you to leave! Get lost right now! I don’t want to see you at my daughter’s funeral! Just get lost!”
Kevin lowered his head. “Mr. and Mrs. Fairfield, I-”
Before he could finish his sentence, my mom couldn’t take it anymore. She slapped Kevin across the face immediately.
Kevin didn’t say anything after that. He just let my mom slap him.
My dad quickly grabbed hold of my emotional mom. Then, he turned to look at Kevin.
“Kevin, you received a third–class merit. You’re now a hero among the citizens. But you traded in my daughter’s life for the glory.
“I want you to leave right now. I’m sure my daughter doesn’t want to see you either. After all, you’re the culprit who killed her.”
Kevin finally regained his senses the moment he heard my dad’s words. A tear rolled down his cheek at that moment.
Then, he sank down to his knees while crying his heart out. It was as though the numbness that had plagued him for quite some time had finally shattered because of my dad’s words.
“Mr. and Mrs. Fairfield, I’m sorry! I love Michelle with all my heart! I really hope that she can come back to me! I’m willing to exchange my life for hers!
“What’s the use of having a third–class merit? I just want Michelle to be back!” @
