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After that,I started receiving roses every day.Ethan seemed to have found a way to get my address.
I wasn't surprised at all. I never accepted the roses and simply threw them down the stairs with the trash.
I also considered moving to another place.But I didn't want to deal with the trouble. After all, I was about to turn thirty.
I had to manage my illness while working, and I didn't have the energy to deal with unimportant matters.If necessary,I would call the police.
For a week,I didn't receive any roses.Great.It seemed that everything was coming to an end.After getting off work in the evening,I dragged my tired body back to the community.
As soon as I walked into the corridor,I saw Ethan.The once - sunny Ethan now had a stubbly beard and dark circles under his eyes, making him look a few years older than me.
I didn't open the door.As soon as I saw him,I called the security guard of the community."Ava,don't kick me out,"he said eagerly as he reached for my hand.
"Everything before was a misunderstanding.I don't like Lily.I thought you were dating your senior...""Shut up,"I interrupted, glancing at my watch to estimate how long it would take for the security guard to arrive. I quietly slipped my hand into my pocket and gripped the small knife.
I would definitely protect myself.My body is a gift from my parents.Even though they were no longer here,I won’ttake it for granted.
I hated Ethan's self-righteousness the most.He always talked about what he thought every day.Who cared what he thought?He studied me closely."Ava,you've lost weight.I'm not here to cause trouble.I just want to give you a hug."
I have a very keen sense of smell. For instance, right now, I can detect the faint floral perfume on him. I usually liked to use the cold woody fragrance the most.I knew very well whose perfume this strong floral fragrance was.
It was utterly ridiculous.With the smell of his girlfriend's perfume on him,he said he wanted to hug me.
"I think you're disgusting,"I said, taking a step back.Ethan's eyes dimmed instantly."Ava—"The security guard came.He was driven away.The security guard of the community promised that they wouldn't let him in again."Thank you,"I smiled bitterly.
Recently,my depression had worsened. Every move Ethan made, whether it was sending me flowers or showing up at my place, only added to my already fragile mental state. I knew that if I was harassed like this again,I would really die.
But I had clearly done my best.I avoided any chance encounters with him.I wouldn't let someone like him destroy me.I slowly tried to adjust my mindset, hoping to improve. But then, Lily's best friend showed up. She blocked me in an alley.
