His Choice Wasn't Me
“I don’t want you. I hate you.”
Those words from her only son slice deeper than any blade.
Sarah returns from the hospital expecting love, only to find her place at the family table stolen.
Her husband, James, stands arm in arm with Tiana — his late brother’s widow, while her son clings to the other woman’s waist, rejecting his own mother.
The betrayal does not end there.
After a confrontation with Tiana, she woke up in an abandoned building, her hands tied, and mouth taped.
Beside her was Tiana too. Tied. James stood, his confused gaze darting from Tiana to Sarah.
And then came the baritone voice from one of the kidnappers: “One life. One choice. You can only save one. Choose!”
Sarah turned, seeing how Tiana was communicating with the kidnappers with her eyes.
She struggled to let James see the truth; that this was all a setup. But she couldn’t. Her mouth was tapped.
But then, like a match striking steel, James’ voice came brittle and final. “Tiana.”
He chose his ex over his own wife. Over the mother of his child.
Sarah was abandoned in the warehouse. Immediately they left, the warehouse exploded, covered in flames.
And Sarah’s screams and cries inside, filled the night.
Did Sarah survive the fire outbreak?
If she did, can they stand her revenge when she finally returns?
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Chapter: Chapter 135: When the Past Walks InSarah had learned, over the years, that truth rarely arrived with noise. It came quietly, sometimes softly, and often at the exact moment one had almost given up on ever hearing it.That afternoon, as she sat in the private conference room on the top floor of Transcorp, the city stretching endlessly beyond the glass walls, she felt that familiar weight in her chest. The weight that came whenever the past stirred.Ella stood near the door, arms folded, her eyes alert. Spider and Scorpion were stationed outside, unseen but close enough to hear every breath. The room was calm, but it was the kind of calm that existed only because something dangerous was about to be revealed.When the door opened, Sarah did not look up immediately. She already knew who it was. She had seen his name on the file Briggs slid to her earlier that morning.“Ms. Williams,” the man said quietly.Sarah lifted her gaze.Time had not been kind to him. His hair was thinner, his shoulders slightly stooped, and the con
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Chapter: Chapter 134: The Deal Offered in DarknessThe federal building had a way of draining colour from everything inside it. The walls were pale, the floors a muted grey, and even the people seemed washed out by the seriousness that lived in the air.James Striker sat in a small conference room, his back straight but his spirit sagging.A thin layer of sweat covered his forehead even though the room was cold. The hum of the air conditioner was loud in his ears, as if the building itself was listening.The door opened quietly.A man in a navy suit stepped in, followed by a woman carrying a slim file. They didn’t introduce themselves with ceremony. There was no need. Their presence alone told James who they were.The federal prosecutor sat across from him. The woman took a seat beside him and placed the file on the table.“Mr. Striker,” the prosecutor said calmly, “thank you for agreeing to meet.”James forced a polite nod. “I didn’t agree. I was told.”The prosecutor allowed a small, dry smile. “That’s how it usually starts.”He ope
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Chapter: Chapter 133: The Voice That Refused to DieThe room was quiet in a way that felt deliberate.Not the casual silence of people waiting, but the heavy, intentional stillness that came before truth was allowed to speak.Sarah sat at the far end of the long conference table inside a secured federal office suite. The glass walls around them were tinted, shielding the room from prying eyes.Her posture was straight, composed, but her fingers were clasped so tightly together beneath the table that her knuckles had turned pale.Across from her sat Barrister Emmanuel Briggs, his face grave, his legal pad untouched. Beside him was the federal investigator assigned to the case, a man in his early forties with sharp eyes and the kind of calm that came from having seen too many lives unravel in rooms like this.A small black speaker sat in the middle of the table.Inside it lived seven years of buried fire.“Before we proceed,” the investigator said evenly, “I need to confirm that everyone understands the gravity of what we’re about to hea
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Chapter: Chapter 132: A Daughter’s DistanceMelissa’s decline did not happen all at once. It crept in quietly, the way rot settles into wood before anyone notices the smell.At first, it was silence.Her teachers noticed she stopped raising her hand in class. A child who once argued passionately during debates now kept her eyes on her desk.When called upon, she answered with shrugs or not at all. Then came the refusals, refusing to participate in group work, refusing to change for physical education, refusing to explain herself. By the second week, the silence hardened into something sharper.Anger.She pushed a boy who accidentally brushed her shoulder in the hallway. She snapped at a teacher who tried to correct her homework. When a classmate laughed too loudly behind her, Melissa spun around and slapped the desk so hard the room fell silent.That incident earned her a visit to the counselor’s office. The next one earned James a call.This time, the tone was different.Not accusatory, but concerned.James arrived at the scho
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Chapter: Chapter 131: The First Crack in the DefenseThe counterattack came exactly as Sarah expected; loud, coordinated, and designed to overwhelm rather than convince.By midmorning, Tiana’s legal team had flooded the court with motions stacked so thick they felt less like law and more like intimidation. Motions to suppress forensic evidence. Motions questioning chain of custody. Motions attacking timelines, witnesses, expert credibility.Each one carefully worded, each one hinting at procedural abuse rather than outright innocence. The message was subtle but deliberate: this case is not about truth; it is about power.And then came the leaks.By noon, the media had picked it up with ravenous enthusiasm. Anonymous “sources close to the defense” whispered to reporters about political interference. About corporate influence. About a powerful CEO allegedly weaponizing the justice system to settle a personal vendetta disguised as prosecution.Sarah’s name was never accused directly, never outright blamed but it was threaded carefully into
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Chapter: Chapter 130: Fading AlarmsThe alarm did not scream. It pulsed, low, sharp, deliberate, cutting through the calm efficiency of Transcorp like a blade sliding under skin.Red indicators flashed across the walls, not chaotic, not panicked, but precise. Sarah looked up from her desk instantly.Years in boardrooms and backrooms had trained her to recognise the difference between noise and warning. This was the latter.Within seconds, the building responded like a living organism. Security teams flooded the lower floors, boots echoing against polished marble. Steel shutters slid halfway over glass entrances. Elevators froze mid-descent, then rerouted automatically to secured floors.The hum of emergency generators rose, steady and controlled. It was chaos, yes but disciplined chaos. The kind Transcorp had trained for, though never truly expected to use.Sarah was already on her feet before anyone reached her office. Her two bodyguards stepped in seamlessly, their movements sharp, eyes alert.One pressed a finger to
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Chapter: Chapter 102: Old GhostsThe news reached Cooper Holdings quietly, but its impact was anything but.A financial auditor, one of the most meticulous and cautious men in the firm's external regulatory team, was found dead in what authorities quickly labeled an accident.The official statement said he slipped while inspecting a private property connected to one of Cooper Holdings' subsidiary firms. A fall from a balcony. A tragic misstep. A man who had simply been in the wrong place at the wrong time.But in a world already thick with tension and unanswered questions, no one truly believed in coincidences anymore.The whispers started immediately. In boardrooms and hallways, over carefully worded emails and hushed phone calls, people asked the same question: what had he been looking into? The answer, when it came, only deepened the unease. Financial records. Account transfers. The same period that kept surfacing in connection with Amira's name.Austin was the one who told Eva.He did not do it in the middle of a
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Chapter: Chapter 101: Another DeadThe news reached Cooper Holdings quietly, but its impact was anything but.A financial auditor, one of the most meticulous and cautious men in the firm’s external regulatory team, was found dead in what authorities quickly labeled an accident.The official statement said he slipped while inspecting a private property connected to one of Cooper Holdings’ subsidiary firms. A fall from a balcony. A tragic misstep. A man who had simply been in the wrong place at the wrong time.But in a world already thick with tension and unanswered questions, no one truly believed in coincidences anymore.Austin was the one who told Eva.He did not do it in the middle of a meeting or over the phone. He waited until she was back at home, seated in the quiet of the living room, reviewing documents with a tired focus. When he walked in, his face was serious in a way that made her immediately look up.“What is it?” she asked, her instincts already tightening.“There’s been an incident,” Austin said carefull
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Chapter: Chapter 100: Flowers for the DepartedAmira Finley was buried in a silence that did not feel like peace.The funeral was private, almost painfully so. No press. No flashing cameras. No public spectacle. Only a small gathering of people who had either loved her, feared her, or been tangled in her life in ways they would never fully explain.The cemetery sat at the edge of the city, far enough away that traffic noise did not intrude. Tall trees swayed gently in the soft afternoon breeze, their leaves whispering above the neat rows of gravestones.The sky was pale, neither sunny nor gloomy, as if even the weather could not decide how it felt about the woman being laid to rest.A modest white casket rested near the open grave, surrounded by flowers that spoke louder than the mourners themselves. Lilies. Roses. Orchids. Each bouquet carried its own quiet story.One of them had no name attached.Eva had arranged it early that morning through a private service. She chose simple white flowers, nothing extravagant, nothing that wo
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Chapter: Chapter 99: The Hidden TruthsEmerson had learned, over the years, that the most dangerous threats rarely announced themselves loudly. They arrived quietly, buried beneath routine, hidden inside patterns most people were too distracted to notice.That was why he trusted unease more than certainty. And right now, unease followed him like a shadow.He did not tell Eva what he was doing.Not yet.Outwardly, everything remained normal. He showed up to work. He attended meetings. He listened when Eva spoke about restructuring plans and future projections. But beneath that calm exterior, he was pulling threads, one by one, careful not to unravel anything too quickly.He started with old contacts—people he had met during his years of international consultancy, regulatory oversight, and crisis management.Men and women who worked in places that never appeared on business cards. People who asked questions without recording them and answered without leaving traces.He sent short messages. Made discreet calls. Used channels
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Chapter: Chapter 98: When Work Becomes ShelterEva returned to work the way some people returned to prayer, not because it erased pain, but because it gave pain somewhere to sit without destroying everything else.The Mills Corporation headquarters buzzed with its usual controlled urgency the morning she walked in. Polished floors reflected ceiling lights. Staff greeted her with respectful nods.Nothing had changed here. That steadiness was exactly why she came.If she stayed home, her mind would wander.If she stayed idle, memories would become loud.So she chose movement. Purpose. Structure.Her heels clicked against the marble floor as she walked into the executive wing, posture straight, expression composed. To anyone watching, Eva Mills looked like a woman fully in control of her life.Only she knew how much discipline it took to hold that line.Inside her office, the glass walls let in soft morning light. The city stretched beyond the windows—alive, indifferent, moving forward without apology. She paused briefly, placing her
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Chapter: Chapter 97: The Man on HoodiesBradley did not hear the news the way people usually did.There was no dramatic phone call in the middle of the night, no frantic knock on his door, no voice breaking through tears. It came to him in the most ordinary way possible, through his assistant, standing stiffly by the office door, voice low and unsure, as though afraid the words might shatter something if spoken too loudly.“Sir… Amira Finley passed away early this morning.”That was all.No elaboration. No condolences yet. Just the fact, laid bare.Bradley did not respond.He simply sat there, his body frozen in the leather chair, eyes fixed on a point on the wall that meant nothing. The world around him seemed to dim, as though someone had slowly turned down the lights.The assistant waited for a few seconds, then a few more. When it became clear no response was coming, he quietly stepped out and closed the door behind him.Bradley was alone.Minutes passed. Or maybe hours. He could not tell.Guilt came first.Not grief. N
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Ex-Wife Returns for Revenge
Caught in a web of betrayal, Nicole’s life shatters in a single evening when her mother-in-law, Veronica, sets her up in an elaborate scheme.
Blindsided, Nicole faces her husband Taylor’s cold rage as he casts her out of his life and home, accusing her of infidelity and theft. As she tries to defend herself, her best friend, Sarah, adds another blow by denying their loyalty.
“Please, Taylor, you have to believe me!” Nicole pleads, her voice breaking, but his icy response is a dagger to her heart. “I don’t hate you, Nicole,” he sneers. “I despise you.”
When Nicole reveals she’s pregnant, she hopes for compassion, but it only fuels Veronica’s determination to rid the family of her.
After signing the divorce papers, a dejected Nicole wanders alone, where a brutal attack leaves her bleeding, helpless, and desperate to protect her unborn child.
Six years later, Nicole returns from the ashes to inflict seven times the pains upon those who humiliated her and left her to die.
“I’ll make them pay so dearly that they’d regret ever been born!” She declares.
This is a story of romance and revenge you don’t want to miss!
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Chapter: Chapter 112: ReconciliationThe ENDNicole sat behind her desk, staring out the large glass window of her office, lost in thought. The morning had been a blur of meetings and paperwork, but her mind was elsewhere. The past weeks had been stormy: their victory against the Fury family, reclaiming what she lost, and finally getting justice from the wrongs done to her. Yet deep down, she knew there were still loose strings to tie.A soft knock at her door pulled her out of her musings. It was Emilia peeking inside. "Ma'am, you have a visitor.""Who is it?" Nicole asked, assuming some other business partner or yet another journalist looking for an interview.Emilia hesitated. "It's Taylor Fury."Nicole's breath hitched. Taylor? Here? Of all people?"Let him in," she said, though her voice did not reflect the sudden turmoil that had risen in her chest.The door swung open, and Taylor walked in, his usual arrogance replaced with something unfamiliar -- humility.He looked different, almost worn down, as if the weight
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Chapter: Chapter 111: Rekindled Love The evening air was crisp and filled with the comforting hum of city life as Nicole stepped out of the car, her heels clicking lightly against the pavement. The weight of the past weeks still weighed upon her shoulders, but tonight she was determined to try to escape it, if only for a few hours. She adjusted the coat draped over her shoulders and nodded at the bodyguards on either side."You're dismissed for the night," she said. "I'll be fine here."Collins hesitated. "Boss, are you sure? We can wait outside."Nicole gave him a small smile. "Go home. You both deserve the rest. Come back in the morning."Carter exchanged a glance with Collins before giving a reluctant nod. "Alright, but call if anything happens...""Thank you, Carter," Nicole said, cutting him off. "Nothing will happen. See you both in the morning."With that, she turned and made her way toward the entrance of Leo's home.Warmth enveloped her as she stepped inside to the delicious smell of roasted chicken and spices
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Chapter: Chapter 110: The Unexpected DecisionThe courtroom was packed, the air thick with anticipation. Journalists lined the back row, their pens ready to capture the final moments of a trial that had gripped the city. Mumbles went throughout the audience in hushed tones as everyone threw theories on what the verdict was. Some actually felt Veronica Fury would get to walk free while others believed that for once, the woman would pay her due time in prison. Nicole sat at the plaintiff's table with an unreadable expression on her face. In her elegant, yet simple, black suit, she was a vision of confidence, but deep inside her, there was a tempest going on.She had fought for this day, spent years gathering the strength to bring Veronica to justice, and now it all came down to this -- the final decision. Her lawyer, an astute woman, rose from her seat and made her way to the center of the courtroom. She squared her shoulders, adjusted her glasses, and took a deep breath before she began her final statement."Your Honor, ladi
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Chapter: Chapter 109: A New EmpireThe Fury mansion was shrouded in an eerie silence as Taylor and Sarah sat in the dimly lit living room, their eyes fixed on the television screen. It had drained them for these past few weeks, the feeling in the room, that of defeat, hung in the air heavy. Veronica sat back in one corner, her expression unreadable, with a firm clasp on the leather chair's armrest. The evening news was on, first with politics, current events of interest around the world, when the voice of the news anchor changed.To their most shocking scene,was the declaration of the sale of Taylons Enterprises to its new owner. The company, which suffered serious financial setbacks, has been acquired by no other person than Nicole Okeke, Chief Executive Officer and President of Okeke Group.On the screen was a clear shot of Nicole, standing right in front of the headquarters of the company; the newly installed Okeke Group logo was emblazoned above the entrance. Her poised figure and calm demeanor seemed to say a
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Chapter: Chapter 108: Behind Closed DoorsNicole descended the courthouse steps with practiced grace, her expression unreadable as the mob of journalists and reporters surged forward. Cameras flashed like wildfire in the gray sky. Facing them, stream of voices went hysterical, with every other reporter screaming their questions louder than the last. "Ms. Okeke, do you really feel the court will be on your side?" "Ms. Okeke, are you just out to get the Fury family out of personal revenge?" "How do you reply to claims that this case has absolutely nothing to do with justice but it is, in reality, a personal vendetta?"Carter stepped in front of Nicole, the chaotic crowd pushing in against him as Collins held open the car door only a few feet away. The bodyguards' security at this moment was fierce."Back off!" Carter barked, his voice firm as he pushed a microphone away from Nicole's face. Nicole, however raised a hand to call off her bodyguards. "It's ok," she said, voice calm, but commanding. The reporters now reduced
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Chapter: Chapter 107: Emotional TestimoniesThe courtroom was unusually quiet that morning, the weight of the trial bearing heavily on everyone present. Nicole sat at her table, fingers intertwined, and watched as the judge took his seat. Her lawyer was looking over the day's agenda, but Nicole was elsewhere. She was preparing herself for yet another painful revelation. She barely knew what was coming. The prosecuting council stood up and called their next witness: "We would like to call Sarah Fury to the stand."Veronica's eyes quickly widened in shock. How was this possible? Nicole's head snapped up, and her eyes shot wide in incredulity. She leaned to her attorney, who avoided her gaze but just fidgeted with her notes. "Sarah?" Nicole whispered with a hint of confusion and accusation. "It was their decision," her lawyer said very quietly.The lawyer finally looked back at her. Her expression cautioned her. "They came to me days ago, and I thought it best to let their testimonies speak for themselves."Before Nicole co
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Chapter: Chapter 100: A Life TogetherIt was a quiet, perfect morning, with Brian playing nearby, his cheerful laughter filling the room as he built an elaborate castle out of blocks. There was a serenity that lingered in the air, a peacefulness that spoke of dreams realized and hopes fulfilled.Kendra leaned her head against Philip's shoulder, letting out a contented sigh. "If you'd told me a few years ago that we'd be sitting here like this, I wouldn't have believed it," she murmured, a smile playing at her lips. "Sometimes it still feels like a dream.Philip wrapped an arm around her, pulling her close as he looked down at her. "Well, if this is a dream, I never want to wake up," he replied softly. "We've been through so much, Kendra. And to come out on the other side like this… with you, with Brian… it's everything I could have ever wanted."They sat in comfortable silence, watching Brian place another block in his castle, the furrows deepening across his little brow. Philip chuckled low in his throat at the determ
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Chapter: Chapter 99: The WeddingPhilip fidgeted, his hands clenching and unclenching as he felt the weight of Douglas’s intense gaze. The murmur of the crowd grew louder as all eyes in the room turned to Douglas, Philip, and Kendra, awaiting a confrontation. Philip drew a breath, willing himself to stay calm, to stand his ground.Just as Kendra began to step forward, moving protectively in front of Philip, Douglas raised his hand and offered Philip a warm, unexpected smile.Philip froze, surprised, while the crowd held its breath, awaiting the worst.But then, much to the surprise of all present, Douglas reached out his hand to Philip, the smile on his face not feigned. "Congratulations, Philip," he said in that steady voice of his, his gaze clear. "You have shown bravery and true love toward Kendra. And now, you have in your life the most hardworking, creative, and beautiful woman on this earth."There was a collective expiration of breath from the crowd; a few gasps ran through the room amongst the guests. Phi
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Chapter: Chapter 98: Family CelebrationsPhilip's heart almost stopped as he waited, eyes fixed on Kendra's face for a reaction.Time froze, the world collapsing to just these two in that one hot instant.Then, as if time started up again in one glorious ebullient burst, Kendra's lips split into a bright, beaming smile, her eyes welling up in tears."Yes," she said in a soft tone yet full of conviction. "Yes, Philip, I'll marry you."A collective "Whoo." went up from the guests, and the balcony erupted into applause. Philip's heart soared as he slipped the ring onto her finger; the mixture of relief and overjoyed feelings mingled in a warm embrace as Kendra pulled him close. It was a sea of laughter and congratulatory shouts that filled the air, as family and friends closed in, each one swooping in to be part of the celebration.Philip leaned in close and whispered, "You've made me the happiest man alive."Kendra laughed, her eyes shining bright. "I'm the one who's lucky, Philip. I never thought this kind of happiness woul
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Chapter: Chapter 97: A New Chapter in BusinessApplause filled the room, and Kendra and Philip smiled in pride over shared success. It was after months of planning, negotiation, and sleepless nights that their companies were merged into one, something that to them meant much more than business. This was a pledge for a new future-to be together, in every word's sense.Philip inclined toward Kendra, speaking in a low tone, but the undertones of pride were unmistakable. "We did it," he whispered, the sparks in his eyes telling volumes about the excitement inside him." "I always knew we could, but standing here with everyone, seeing it actually happen, it's even better than I'd imagined."Kendra's smile spread wide, and her heart swelled big with pride and affection. "It isn't just business anymore," she whispered back."This is our life now. I never thought I'd feel this way again, hopeful, excited… like we're creating something that's ours in every way."They stood in the center of the boardroom, surrounded by team members and cl
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Chapter: Chapter 96: Who Could that Be?Philip’s fingers tightened around the note, his eyes scanning the familiar handwriting once more, as if a second read would change the words scrawled across the paper. That casual, cryptic message struck a cold knot in his stomach, and he knew Kendra felt it too.Kendra's gaze darted between the note and Philip's face, her expression a mixture of concern and irritation. "Do you… do you know who this is from?" she asked, though the tenor of her tone was suggestive that indeed she did have her suspicions. She just needed him to confirm it.Philip exhaled loudly, folding the note as he met her gaze, the name catching in his throat like a bad taste. "It's… Bianca," he admitted quietly, tension lacing his voice. "It's her handwriting. I'd recognize it anywhere."Bianca's name had Kendra tense up, a mixture of anger and hurt crossing her face.What does she want now?" she asked, her voice shaking with the weight of Bianca's return weighing on her mind. "Why can't she just leave us alone?
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Chapter: Chapter 95: The FarewellKendra took a deep breath across from Douglas as she felt the heaviness of their shared history settle between them. This meeting had been a long time coming; an opportunity to say goodbye to a past that once had promised comfort but had never fitted her. She looked at him now, a pang of sadness in her heart and deep resolve to shut this chapter finally.The silence was broken first by Douglas, his voice firm yet soft. "I suppose this is it, then?" he softly asked, as if he also had finally reconciled himself with what was about to happen.Kendra nodded, her lips tugging into a sad sweet smile. "Yes, I think it is," she replied, keeping her voice warm, though a part of her did feel a little bit sad. "We've come a long way, Douglas. But… it's time for both of us to move on. We deserve that."Douglas leaned back, running a hand through his hair, and gave her a faint smile. "You know, when I think back, I will always be thankful for the time we had. You helped me grow, even if it did
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