Today I was willful once and didn't go home.

I used the money I saved to get a room in a small hotel outside, took a hot bath.

After washing away all the exhaustion, I started to study seriously.

I missed one exam compared to others, so for the remaining two exams in physics, chemistry, and English, I must make as few mistakes as possible.

I turned off my phone, focused on studying, Li Lifang called me numerous times, but I didn't answer.

Other people's mothers are gentle and lovely, showering their children with endless love.

My mom, hmph, most of the humiliation I've suffered in my life comes from her.

I don't understand, how can a mother treat her own child like this, not even as friendly as to strangers.

I hate it, I can only try not to think about her as much as possible to calm the stormy emotions in my heart.

Without her nagging in my ear, I could focus on studying well and achieve twice the result with half the effort.

After sufficient review, I had the first good night's sleep since my parents' divorce, dreamless all night.

When the alarm clock rang, I sat up, feeling refreshed, even my mood became beautiful.

After getting myself ready, I headed to the exam hall.

The class teacher was already waiting in the exam hall, the worried look in their eyes eased when they saw me in good condition, returning to their usual gentle and warm self.

"Ziyuan, good luck."

"Okay."

This time, I entered the exam room with a smile.

Although I didn't have my parents' company, I had the best class teacher in the world.

I performed extremely well in the next two exams, and when I walked out of the exam hall, I felt relaxed.

Without Li Lifang's annoying presence, the air seemed particularly sweet.

Saying goodbye to the class teacher, I walked out of the school gate.

Standing outside the school gate, I suddenly felt a bit lost.

Where should I go now? Where can I go?

After lingering at the school gate for a long time, I still went back home.

As soon as I pushed open the door, a bottle of wine came flying towards me.

The bottle hit my head, blood dripped down my forehead, quickly blurring my vision, obscuring my sight.

The room was dimly lit, a dark figure swayed and stood up, followed by a string of curses.

"Li Ziyuan, you still know how to come back?

"Why aren't you dead outside?

"Get out, do you hear me, I want you to get out, this is your mother's house.

"Since you don't love coming back, then you'll never come back again."

It seemed like the blood flowed into my eyes, I blinked, my vision was a blurry red, like a walking corpse, I silently walked to my room.

Amid Li Lifang's scolding, I completely gave up on the so-called maternal love.

After packing my documents, school uniform, and the clothes I bought with my saved money, leaving behind anything unnecessary, I decisively left home.

As the door slammed shut behind me, I felt an indescribable relief.

It was as if I had rid myself of some long-standing illness, feeling completely at ease.