Chapter 1The Voice of Destiny
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I'm obsessed with voices.
I started an online relationship.
The day we were supposed to meet up, my roommate found out.
She tried to persuade me earnestly:
"Guys with nice voices are all ugly. Besides, what if you encounter danger going out alone? Why don't I go for you instead?"
Just then, comments flashed across my vision:
"The female lead is so smart, stealing the perfect male lead just like that."
"Tsk, who told the supporting female character to be so indecisive? She didn't dare go, so our female lead got the upper hand~"
"Hahaha, the clown supporting female regretted it after seeing how handsome her boyfriend was, making a scene asking for him back, but the male lead ignored her completely. So funny!"
Looking at my roommate's determined expression,
I silently sent a message to my online boyfriend:
"Change of plans, come tomorrow instead."
* * *
"Baby, I've already booked the ticket."
My online boyfriend suddenly sent me a message,
Attached with a flight ticket arriving near A University this afternoon.
"Baby, remember to pick me up."
I clicked on the voice message. A man's deep, seductive voice instantly traveled from my left ear, tingling and rushing straight to my brain.
So nice to listen to.
Liam's voice was just too good.
My face heated up unconsciously.
I ran to the bathroom and washed my face with cold water.
The moment I looked up, I saw my ordinary face in the mirror.
Not ugly.
Just not pretty, very average looking.
My heart suddenly tangled.
Would Liam... despise me?
Think I'm not good-looking?
Instinct told me he wasn't that kind of person.
But thinking of his superior voice, I felt unworthy.
For a moment, I hesitated.
I didn't reply to Liam's message immediately.
Usually, we replied to each other's messages instantly.
Never let things go overnight.
So, Liam easily sensed something wrong.
He asked tentatively,
"Baby, are you not ready yet?"
"It's okay."
"Like this is fine too, don't be afraid."
Afraid I'd feel guilty, Liam immediately added a sentence.
Coincidentally, my roommate Chloe walked into the dorm carrying a pile of gifts.
The moment our gazes met, sparks flew,
I knew she heard it.
"Sophie, didn't I tell you online dating is unreliable and ask you to break up early?"
Chloe frowned her beautiful brows, staring at me unhappily.
She deserved to be the department beauty.
Even when angry, she looked so good.
But unlike her, who had many, many suitors,
I had severe social anxiety and was afraid to go out.
Thinking of Liam's goodness, I subconsciously wanted to argue, "Liam is..."
"Do you know how many female students get trafficked because of online dating? Besides, a guy with a nice voice isn't necessarily handsome. Why are you so obsessed?"
She interrupted me impatiently. The next second, as if thinking of something, she blinked her pretty eyes,
"How about this? I'll go meet him for you today and see if he's a man or a ghost!"
Actually, no matter what Liam looked like,
I wouldn't break up with him.
But I wasn't sure if he would accept me.
After all, not everyone is obsessed with voices.
While I was pondering the credibility of her words, text suddenly flashed before my eyes,
"Tsk, this supporting female is so pretentious. Dating online but afraid to meet up, isn't that playing games?"
"Hehe, doesn't matter, doesn't matter. The female lead is very smart. After meeting him for her, she falls in love with the male lead at first sight. Catching the male lead so easily~"
"Who let our female lead be a heartthrob~ Even the campus hunk bows down under her skirt, let alone a small streamer."
"Laughing to death. The supporting female regretted it immediately after knowing the male lead was so handsome, pestering the female lead to return her boyfriend. Result: the male lead ignored her completely. What a clown!"
Seeing those comments full of negative emotions appear,
I couldn't help but freeze in place.
My mind was a mess.