25. A challenge

Antonio

Alexithymia, a disorder that indicated the lack of ability to feel and express emotions and empathize with others. Many doctors in my childhood came up with that term when my father realized that his tyranny wasn’t affecting me and he sought out professional help that why his son wasn’t afraid of him like everyone around him.

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Cynthia

I LOVE this!! I love the whole storyline - I think she can be a bit obnoxious at times or a little over the top maybe with her defiances but I love how there is an underlying story developing with her.. love this!

Boitumelo Manyisa

I think he will break her even more than she already is and then will regret it

ws

Girl I have been waiting for the update. It’s 2:39 a.m where I live

Deep E

have been waiting for another update that was promised,

Deep E

I thought there will be another update??

Elin Kähäri

Wien is the 2 update I cant wait for it :D

ws

Yes please more update yay! thank you!

ctw5

You have made my Day!!!! Can’t wait for this evening!!!!

Elin Kähäri

thank you for the update :D

Trisha

Can’t wait for more!

Anu M

Why is he so insensitive towards her ......... why is still bent upon revenge

Deep E

thanks...........

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