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Chapter 33: Closure

Penulis: Ritzy T.
last update Terakhir Diperbarui: 2025-04-05 00:12:16

The lake is just as I remember it—calm and quiet. This was our spot back then, where we’d come to talk about everything or nothing at all. It’s been a long time since I’ve been here. Funny how it still feels the same, even when everything else has changed.

I see Victor before he sees me. He’s sitting on the bench, leaning forward with his hands clasped. For a moment, I almost feel sorry for him. Then I remember, he left me.

“Selina,” he says, standing up as I approach.

“Victor.” I stop few feet away, crossing my arms. “You’re early.”

He shrugs. “Didn’t want to keep you waiting.” He motion toward the bench. “Can we sit?”

I nod. He sits at the other end, leaving a careful gap between us.

“So,” I finally say, breaking the silence. “Enlighten me.”

He sighs. “I was… overwhelmed, Selina. Your mom had just passed, and you were going through so much. I didn’t know how to help you. And then, watching you pour everything into the bakery… seeing how strong you were…”

I cut him off. “Strong? I wa
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