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You Deserve Better

Penulis: Austino Gina
last update Terakhir Diperbarui: 2024-11-26 19:40:41
As I shut the door behind Liam, I leaned against the door, sliding to the floor as the tears I’d been holding back came rushing out. My chest heaved with every sob, and the guilt churned in my stomach like acid. He hadn’t deserved the way I spoke to him. He was only trying to help.

Liam was right, God, he was so painfully right about not making excuses for Dan. And I hated that he was. My life was a mess, and I was stuck, drowning in it.

Dragging myself off the floor, I shuffled to my ensuite bathroom. The harsh light from the mirror made me wince as it highlighted the bruise on my cheek. My fingers hovered over the purple blotch before I pressed gently against it, hissing in pain.

I opened the cabinet above the sink, fumbling for the aloe vera gel I kept on hand for moments like this. I wiped my face clean before applying it. As I smoothed the cool gel over the tender skin, I couldn’t stop the wave of bitterness that hit me. Sometimes, when Dan was mad, he forgot himself and hit me so
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Kim Pham
Why do you make her so weak and pathetic?
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Marlene Gabriel
her character is a bit too pathetic but still like it
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Marlene Gabriel
a very interesting read but the main character is so pathetic do you had to make her so, that's what I don't like should have made her character a bit stronger
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    After Liam and I parted ways, I slid into the back seat of the car and finally called my mom. I should’ve called her sooner. She’d probably been worried sick.She picked up on the second ring.“Amber! Finally. I’ve been trying to reach you all day. Why haven’t you been answering your phone or replying to my texts?”I sighed, already feeling a little guilty. “I’m sorry, Mom. Things have just been... a lot. But I’m okay now. Really.”Her voice softened immediately. “Are you sure, sweetheart? I saw the video you posted… It’s been everywhere. I couldn’t believe it. I mean, you already told me about it, but seeing it—”She paused, and I heard her swallow. “Are you really okay?”“I’m getting there,” I said honestly. “I’m so glad you finally decided to let the world see Dan for who he really is.” “Liam’s PR team helped with all of it. It’s been overwhelming, but... something good came out of it.”“Yeah, they are tearing him apart.” “Yeah.” I smiled, glancing out the window as the car crui

  • The Scorned Wife Finds Love Again   Freedom

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