Chapter: 35. Accused Alora“And you must be Alora Maxwell?” the director asked from across his desk as I opened the glass door and stormed in.“Ye…a…” I answered, dazed at the way he had stretched it. “How come you know my name?”He smiled, subtle and smug. “Who wouldn’t?”“Really?” I scoffed, rolling my eyes across the massive office. The white paint climbed up the walls and bled into the space like a silent wildfire, slipping into corners the light barely touched.Rows of sectors stretched out, separated by thick partitions. Glass compartments lined the far end, each housing uniformed officers hunched over systems and stacks of paperwork, their focus pinned to their duties.Shelves loomed along the walls, carrying rows of neatly tucked files… and a few rebellious stacks of loose sheets spilling out. That was when I noticed an officer approaching the door, knocking once before stepping in with a file.“Come in.” He dropped the file on the desk.“Well, I would go straight to the point,” the director bega
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Chapter: 34. Complicated Facts 2 StanleyI was so mad, furious, and nervous at the same time. It was already midday, yet Alora’s lines were still off, and all attempts to get Sonia had proved futile. Except the fact remained that clarity was all I needed to stir whatever action would proceed.Alora had never turned off her lines for an entire night and day.Never.I sat there drowning in a mess of conflicting thoughts, three bottles of beer already burning down my guts, for the second time ever.Still, I tried her line again, hesitant, almost scared—and this time, it rang.And just like that, my heart began doing wild, ridiculous somersaults.My breath hitched, uneven, as if my life depended on her answering, and ironically, it did.“Please answer your calls,” I whispered again and again, pacing back and forth while fighting the sting in my eyes. Then, on the third ring, she picked up.She actually picked up…The nervousness, the dread, everything spiked sharply. I should ask where she was, what the heck was happenin
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Chapter: 33. Complicated facts Alora“Nooo!” Braim blurted from his side, glaring straight ahead at me, and I forced my legs to move toward him before I could stop myself.“Well, that was what I suspected. The file was corrupted, but my team and I managed to retrieve the content and format it into a clearer version,” Luke cut in, a satisfied grin spreading across his face.“I would be leaving, sir. Call me if you need anything else,” he added. I noticed him turn from my peripheral vision and leave, but that wasn't it. That wasn't why my eyes almost popped out of their sockets. But I'm not so quick to conclude.“What’s he doing in my ward, and who’s that? Wait…” My arms coiled around my lips as I tried to suppress what was about to spill out.“That’s your child he’s carrying out,” Braim interjected on cue, and I gulped, but not so easily.The next scene almost made me believe everything here was true. After the camera blurred, I saw a lady walk in with another child wrapped in similar blanket as the first and gently
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Chapter: 32. The beginning Alora“I need every single detail of that night,” I said, my voice steady even as something else tightened painfully in my chest.Doctor Braim’s brows flicked upward, his eyes narrowing. That reaction, I hadn’t expected. He was the one who dragged the past I’d buried, so if he wanted to open it, then fine. We would open it together.“You mean you want to know every detail?” he asked, voice sharp but calm enough.“Sure. What makes you think I would believe you didn’t stir that up only because you have a hidden motive?”His brows raised. “Pardon?”“Well, pardon,” I hissed back. “So let’s begin,” I spat, feeling disgusted by his very presence. He didn’t remind me of my past because he simply wanted to.Something about the way he had said everything earlier stirred up a reminder, or an awareness. Perhaps he was mocking me, or maybe he did it on purpose.Waiting for the right moment to throw it at me? Men like him, who pretend under those pretentious grins, are worse than evil itself.“Alr
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Chapter: 31. Coincidence Braim“My God.” I exhaled sharply as I examined her.She was just fast asleep as a result of the injection—one of its predictable effects.How could I have forgotten and allowed my heart leaped in such a manner?My hands moved on their own, gently wiping the faint tear marks that had drawn out of her eyes. I tugged her in properly, making sure she stayed asleep.Her face… even without makeup, even with swollen lids, there was a softness to her that made her look painfully beautiful.Something about her mood stirred me yet again, and by the time I was just at the door of my office, my phone buzzed in my pant pocket.An air crash yesterday night?What was really happening? Just the previous day, there was a reported case of an air crash, and yesterday the same?I held my phone tighter, now being driven by current affairs, the urge to get more details of this particular airline weighed more with each passing second.But then Alora Maxwell stole the air from my lungs. And I scrolled just
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Chapter: 30. Nothingness LucasMy heart throbbed with brokenness, sorrow gripping every fibre of my being as I was forced out… or rather dragged out simply because I had wanted to speak with Alora.I felt worse and even more miserable standing there over my car for what felt like eternity before finally hopping into my car, drawn into misery and even forgetting how I drove back to the house.By the time I entered the living room to the eerily emptiness, I felt the hollow ache wash all over me.I had done it again. How would Dav even see me? I felt so awful, being out all day, returning this late and drained in my emotions.I just had to decide to focus on my family. Sonia was always here and had given me a son. Wouldn’t it have been better to just give them the attention?No… she had too many questions to answer regarding that doctor, Stanley. I needed to know every detail and how she met him.He had proven he knew her. And I couldn’t be mistaken after seeing them together.I hurried up the stairs and stopped
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The Scarred Mate He Never Loved
"I will make you wish for death," Marvin spat wickedly, his eyes blazing into mine. "But death... will be too far away."
I sniffed and blinked a couple of times. “I, Rita Maxwell, would only wish for one thing.”
Marvin’s head snapped toward me. Indifference coated his expression, sharp and cutting.
Yet beneath the deep-rooted hatred was a flicker of something uncertain that didn’t last long.
But I continued, “…I, Rita Maxwell, reject…”
“Enough!”
Alpha Philips’ voice broke through the air, both stiffening and unbearable.
“You clearly wish for death, don’t you?” he blurted through gritted teeth.
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Rita Maxwell was hated by all, including her mum and her twin sister, Becky, due to the birth scar on her face, the same scar that was termed a curse and had condemned her.
What could be more cruel than having fate take a twist into one’s worst nightmare?
Rita’s kindness was mistaken for treason and attempted murder, and she was reduced from a despised daughter to a rejected and hated maid in the packhouse.
But on her eighteenth birthday, the tables turned so cruelly that she wished they never had. All she ever asked for was love, a perfect life with a mate who cherished her, not the other way around.
Fated to the very man who was betrothed to her twin sister, wasn't what she ever wanted.
As the hands of time ticked and broken hearts bled, what becomes of the bond that was termed a curse, a taboo… manipulated?
What becomes of Rita, the cursed and hated pack omega in this journey of survival?
And Marvin, would he ever see her any differently, especially with the demise of Becky and the impending chaos?
What if there are better options for Rita?
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Chapter: 20: The GoodbyeMarvinI'm on the roof as I get to see my mum for the last time until I get to meet her again. Tears stung my eyes as they met with her pale eyes that weren't fully closed. She wasn't asleep. She was just… weak. Heavy. Fading.The sight tore through my chest. No matter how many times I prepared myself, I could never get used to seeing her like this, trapped in a body that had betrayed her, surviving on fragile hope when she should have been healed by now. Four years. Four years of darkness. Years of being confined to one place, and only hoping to get well again.And now, I get to say a partial goodbye, which I’m not sure if it would be the only goodbye I ever get to say to her.Her eyelids fluttered faintly. Her lips trembled as though she wanted to speak, but no sound came out. She didn’t have the strength. She could only look at me, and in that look, I saw sorrow. Regret. Apology.This was never the life she had wanted.My mum wasn’t just a mother. She was Luna. A woman adored by h
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Chapter: 19: The LunaMarvinI had been staring at that silver blade for a long time, different thoughts sprawling wildly through my head like vines I couldn’t cut down. I didn’t even know what had gotten into me, but by the time my door burst open and two guards stormed in, I dragged my gaze away from the sharp, gleaming edges and lifted my eyes to meet their troubled stares.Normally, I didn’t care in the least; I would have looked away. If it was Rita they had brought any news about, then I’m in no mood to get any more upset than I already was.“Alpha, we are sorry to intrude, but it’s a matter of urgency, and your dad ordered that we get you to his room with immediate effect since you have blocked him out over a couple of times.”“What could that be?” I asked. I didn’t like the way blood was rushing up to my head as they still knelt low on their knees.“It’s about Luna, your mum, she’s…”“What about my mum?” I was already tearing through the door and sprinting in the direction that led to Dad’s room.B
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Chapter: 18: A MonsterAlpha PhilipI paced the length of my chamber like a caged beast, my boots striking the marble floor in restless rhythm. My son’s words echoed in my mind, each one slicing through me with ruthless precision. They did not merely wound, they burrowed deep, threading through every fibre of my being until I could no longer separate my thoughts from the ache they carried.He was drowning in pain. And I was forced to watch. It hurt so much to see him utterly devastated. When Beta Raymond had come to inform me of Marvin's state, it cut me deeper than I expected. It reached a depth no wound had ever reached before. But I could do nothing. This was what was best, both for him and for the pack.It was a hard decision on my part, but I couldn't do otherwise. My arms were tired at that moment, and they felt even heavier with the shocking discovery of Becky’s death. It was a huge blow, yet he still needed to proceed with the blood oath, as tradition demanded.When I later discovered he was in his
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Chapter: 17: Brutally TakenSlight trigger warning. But only fueled by grief, rage and resentment.Rita“Now choose,” he barked at me, and I shook violently under his roar. My lips trembled as the silver hung dangerously close to my face. I tried to duck away, but he used his free hand to pin my head in position—not touching me, but trapping it against the wall so I wouldn’t move an inch from where I stood; otherwise, I would be grazing the silver myself.His breath was hot against my face, feral and brutal, like one seeking revenge, like a hunter driven by something so intense.But I never committed any of the crimes I’m accused of. Even though they had led to this judgment, was it my fault that the moon chose to bond me with someone who was already betrothed to my sister by that same moon?“You don’t get to waste any more precious time. You choose, or you let me choose for you.” His lips curled to the side in sheer rage as he held my gaze, his blue eyes deepening into something darker and more unforgiving.“I…
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Chapter: 16: Two optionsRitaHe didn’t spare me a single glance, not even when the sacred knife pierced through his palm and then mine. The pain was sharp, searing, merciless, yet when our blood intertwined, something entirely different happened. It was intoxicating. Overwhelming. Consuming.A strange sensation swept through me like wildfire, and I gasped when Marvin’s eyes finally met mine for the first time since he had stepped foot into the ceremonial grounds. His gaze widened slightly, just a flicker of reaction, as a golden light slipped between our intertwined palms. The glow shimmered faintly in the dim space, casting a soft radiance over our faces, as though the moon itself had reached down to seal our fate.“That’s it. The moon blesses the bond,” the priest’s voice surged as he congratulated us and asked the next set to proceed.The ceremony continued in its full bloom, as each mated pair’s hands intertwined with their blood mixing. The light would also glow, and their smiles widened as they hugged
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Chapter: 15: Stop ItRitaI survived that moment, and I’m still breathing. It was difficult to understand what Marvin meant by “two catches” until someone I least expected showed up in my room.“Thank you, Kate,” I whispered, my voice barely steady. I appreciated her concern, and the risk she had taken just to sneak in and check on me.Her face was smudged, yet her gaze never wavered. “I’m so sorry you have to go through all of that,” she said, her voice trembling with sincerity. “If I had known you would become Marvin’s mate, I never would have relieved you of your duties or insisted you attend the celebration. I thought I was doing what was right for someone who’d never had the chance to witness such moments before.”I only sniffled, lost for words. I still didn’t remember ever telling her about myself or that I had never attended any formal occasions.“It was never your fault. You only did what you thought was right.”“No,” she said, shaking her head, and picking at her palms nervously. “It was my faul
Dernière mise à jour: 2026-02-24
Chapter: 83: Liam 3Who could that be?I peeped through the little opening at the edge of the gate.A slender young lady, slightly above average in height, with brown skin and light-colored hair, stood before me.“Nina or whatever you call yourself, I want you to get rid of whatever is growing in your womb this minute because there is no way I’m letting you blackmail me,” Fiona snapped, her anger seething.“You lie, Fiona. You lie. I’m not getting rid of this child.”“Then get ready to face me the hard way because this child is certainly not going to stay,” Fiona snapped, her tone firm.I remained rooted, unable to comprehend anything.I tried to return to the house, but she said something striking, pinning my legs in place, eager to hear more.“You hired me to do your dirty work, and I complied. But when you realized your dirty little secrets were at risk, you couldn’t let go. You arranged for his sperm to be stored with the lab attendant; I made sure of it. And now that everything is taking its turn, y
Dernière mise à jour: 2025-03-12
Chapter: 82: Liam 2My heart skipped.My entire body remained numb as I watched the handle, frozen in place. My plans to wait and see how everything unfolded were gradually being crushed.I flinched.Just then, the handle stopped, and I could hear Mum's voice again.Relief washed over me as I held my hands to my chest, gently heaving a sigh.I carefully and discreetly moved towards the living room, ignoring whatever Mum had left to say.I was already consumed by what I had just heard and needed to think before I acted. It sensed Fiona had every step well-prepared and planned.Once in the living room, I stumbled onto the couch, my hands clapped to my heavily breathing chest.My eyes landed on the glass of water in front of me. Fear crept over me.“What if she put something in it?” I whispered. But staring at it wasn’t going to quench my thirst.I restrained myself from taking it and slammed my arms on the armrest. If only I could remember the slightest thing, except for today, then everything would have b
Dernière mise à jour: 2025-03-11
Chapter: 81: LiamNext dayLiam's POV Sitting and patiently waiting for the water when the door of the mansion creaked open, and Mum steps into the building, holding a medium briefcase in her arms and approaching.My face fixed on hers, stunned, my mind numb.What was she doing here with a bag that made it seem like she was planning to stay a while?I held back, watching, waiting for her to drop the case. But instead, she hurried toward me and pressed a warm kiss against my forehead.“Son, how are you doing?” she asked, her face lighting up with a warm smile.“I’m good, Mum,” I replied, then fixed my gaze on the briefcase and back to hers. “Mum, what are you doing with a briefcase? Are you going on vacation?” I asked, and she raised an eyebrow.Her face lit up with shock.“Son, have you forgotten I told you I was coming two days ago?” she snapped, her eyes widening.“Two days ago?” I echoed, equally surprised. I had no memory of that.“I’m sorry I didn’t call again. Your father had a slight fever, so
Dernière mise à jour: 2025-03-10
Chapter: 80: In A FlashOlivia's POV I was already at home, my heart a total mess, devoid of any iota of numbness ever since I left James at the roadside.“My decision was the best for both of us,” I whispered to myself as I alighted from the cab, but something sprang up in my heart.My car was parked at the hospital.Taking the cab, I returned to the hospital with the intention of not going inside the building.Upon arriving, I was surprised to spot James with Becky; she looked almost unconscious.I was stunned to my marrow.Had he actually come back to the hospital to confront Becky for spilling the truth? What kind of a man was he?Rushing Becky over to the emergency ward, all the teams rushed over and assisted in the process of resuscitating her.It appeared he had nearly snapped the life out of her moments before I arrived.My heart quickened. He was a beast.After a moment of panic and pressure, she was finally stabilized and placed on oxygen.I heaved a sigh, my heart heavy with grief and hatred.“Sh
Dernière mise à jour: 2025-03-09
Chapter: 79: RealityJames POV My gaze remained fixed on hers, curiously demanding an answer.My heart raced as I dreaded the response she hadn’t given yet.Her confused yet determined expression said everything. Even without her words, I already felt a sharp pain in my heart.“Please, Olivia, tell me what the issue is. You already forgave me, and I have promised to always be honest with you from now forth. Why are you stopping the car?” I demanded desperately.It seemed like my words hit her, stirring a soft spot in her heart. She lowered her head, arms wrapped around herself.I leaned closer, resting my hands on her shoulders slightly.“I’m sorry, but I’m starting the car now,” I said boldly. But she didn’t react, didn’t say a word neither.I felt shattered, but I had to do something.I gripped the key, ready to start the engine, when her hand brushed against mine, stopping me abruptly.She looked up at me, her eyes filled with sorrow and determination.“I’m sorry,” she whispered. “I can’t go through
Dernière mise à jour: 2025-03-08
Chapter: 78: DoubtMy heart couldn't contain the depth of deceit, and I pulled out my phone to dial James' number.Pressing the call button, I waited for him to pick up after a brief moment.“Sorry, I was trying to….”“Just save that explanation and meet me at the office now,” I declared, pressing the hang-up button.How could he? I muttered aloud, my gaze fixed on my phone.My arms slammed against the office desk, making a sharp creaking sound that echoed through the entire space.The longer I waited, the more the unease grew in my spine. Finally, the door creaked open once more, revealing no one else but James.His dazed gaze met my angry stare, and he hurried toward me.His mouth was agape, his expression perplexed.“What’s the issue? And why are you still in the office with that look on your face?”I let him speak while I watched impatiently.The veins in my body tensed, my muscles pulled tight.“How could you do such a thing? How could you?” I blurted out bitterly.He leaned forward and held my arm
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Ex-Wife's Return to the Mafia Lord
"Ahh! Is that so? That explains the reason for their actions years back."
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Celine and Harry has been married for three years yet she was unaware of his true intentions towards her. She thought she accepted to marry Harry for the sake of her mum's medical bills and would work out the loveless marriage, however she never knew there was more, hidden under the curtain than the mere eyes could see.
To make matter worst, Harry cheated on her on their third anniversary on their matrimony bed, no remorse etched on his features, instead he presented a divorce paper and demanded she signed it and leave, not letting her go with anything she ever acquired while married to him.
Fueled by pain and a broken heart she signed the divorce and left, however she discovered she was pregnant weeks after and sought to let Harry know about it but all effort proved futile. She forged ahead, leaving everything behind but little did she know she would meet Jack, her ex-husband's rival who later became her worst nightmare.
When the environment was tense, she eloped to another country for her safety and that of her son.
Fast forward to years after, she was bk and had more affluent than anticipated.
The question remains, Will she still stick to her vow to make those who made her life a living hell, including her ex suffer, when everything was made open to her? or would her rivals have better advantages over her, seeing Harry was back for her and her son?
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Chapter: Chapter 175A Blissful ForeverHarry's POVWe drove out of the mansion toward the most renowned resort in the city. My heart surged with joy and gratitude for the journey and the battles fought to reach this glorious moment of peace with Celine and my son, Henry.It was a dream come true. Deep down, I vowed never to let this opportunity slip away. This was the moment I had always envisioned, and now that it was manifesting, I was more than ready to cherish it. I resolved to make amends for all my past mistakes, creating and nurturing beautiful, lasting memories, even amidst any struggles that might come our way.“Dad, can we stop at Moore’s? I want to get my favorite candy,” Henry said, pointing toward the store on the left side of the street.“Alright, anything for you, son,” I replied, and he grinned, biting his hand playfully.“Thank you, Dad!” he cheered. I smiled and turned the car toward Moore’s parking lot.Soon, we were back in the car, Henry happily clutching his bag of candies and snack
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Chapter: Chapter 174The expectedA grin spread across his face as he held my hands, planting a loving kiss on them before crouching low on his knees. My heart soared once more, and this time, I was determined to give this tireless man a "yes" for his relentless efforts to win me over.“Please, my lady, will you be mine again?” he asked, his hands dipping into his pant pockets to retrieve the ring. To my amazement, his gaze remained fixed on mine.“Please, girl, forgive him and accept him back; for my sake and Henry's,” Evelyn's voice surged from behind almost immediately, and I winced.“Yes, he deserves one more chance,” Aaron added.I stayed still, determined in my thoughts, my face adorned with a grin. Finally, I whimpered,“Yes, I’ll give you another chance, to be yours again.”With a relieved smile, he hastily slid the ring onto my finger and rose to his feet.“Thank you. I promise I’ll never hurt you again,” he said, his eyes widening with sincerity.“Are you sure?” I asked, my voice trembling sligh
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Chapter: Chapter 173Sorrowful momentWithout hesitation, I tapped to receive the call, my head lowered and my heart racing. By now, the applause had stopped, but Harry still remained kneeling with the ring in his hands, his face showing a mix of disappointment and uncertainty.“Hel…” I started, but his voice cut me off almost immediately.“Please, you need to come. The report is bad, and Evelyn needs you,” he asserted, and my heart sank.“Okay, I’ll be right there,” I responded. The call ended almost immediately from his end. I hurriedly lowered the phone from my ear, casting a sorry gaze at Harry.“Please, I need to leave. It’s about Evelyn,” I announced. Without glancing around at the murmurs that arose once more, I hastily addressed the team, then stormed to the car and drove off almost immediately to the hospital.Once at the hospital, I hurriedly made my way through the lobby and down the hallway leading to the maternity section. I knew she would be there. As I had suspected, I spotted Aaron speakin
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Chapter: Chapter 172Two Weeks LaterCeline’s POVA lone tear dropped from my eye as I walked along the aisle toward the pavilion. My heart couldn’t stop wondering how I got here; a pathway filled with endless struggles and challenges. A path where evil loomed, but amidst the overwhelming obstacles and chaos, I succeeded, alongside the great team that stood firm with me. It felt like a dry bone coming back to life.The roaring applause of the crowd and the overwhelming feeling of having everything under control struck me with a sense of fulfillment—the kind that comes when one keeps a promise. That, I had lived to remember for seven years, ever since Dad was buried."I wish I could see him again and tell him everything is now fine and under control," I whispered in my heart, never stopping to wander through the familiar thoughts crowding my mind.The media buzzed around the hall, fixing and focusing their cameras on me. The grin on my face widened as a surge of joy erupted through me. As I climbed the pa
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Chapter: Chapter 171Rising Tension"Why can't I go inside?""That's the instruction, sir. I'm so sorry if it doesn't sit well with you, but please, you can't go in," he explained."I see. Is your madam at home?""Not really. She stepped out a few minutes ago. I thought you might have driven past her on your way here.""Not at all," I replied, feeling a pang of devastation. My eyes fell on the drink I held in my hands, and all the carefully rehearsed words I had practiced in the car suddenly felt meaningless."Can I leave this for her?""Not at all, sir. I think you should give it to her yourself; it would be much better," he replied. I sighed and turned to leave, my feet dragging sluggishly against the ground.Just then, a voice called out from behind."What are you doing here? I thought I told you last time not to come near us! Why are you still bent on bringing us more trouble?"I turned to meet his angry gaze. His words were far too harsh for a child his age, but I couldn't shake off the feeling that
Dernière mise à jour: 2024-11-25
Chapter: Chapter 170Bad OccurrenceHarry's POVIt's been a heck of an experience for me. The shock and the stigma felt increasingly heavy, almost suffocating the life out of me. I still felt as though the chains of the forbidden were caging me, weighing me down like an unbearable burden.“Boss, you need to do something before everything escalates beyond what we can handle,” Louis, who had come over, suggested with a concerned expression.I sat still, lost in thought, struggling to figure out what to do. It was fortunate that the news hadn’t picked up on this yet, but I needed Celine's help to navigate through this mess before it did. Otherwise, it would tarnish the company’s reputation irreparably. This disaster, which I had been grappling with for the past twenty-four hours, left me filled with regret. I doubted it would ever leave my mind; not now, not ever. Mom’s face still appeared before me repeatedly. The moments when she smiled, the happy times we shared; all of them taunted my heart relentlessly.
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