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Jared suddenly raised his hand and slapped himself. His cheek turned red instantly."I know anything I say now is too late."His voice broke, and for a moment, he could barely go on."But I really can't live without you. Ever since you left, I haven't been able to sleep. I keep scrolling through photos of you on my phone. I—""While you were lying awake at night, my ankle still hadn't healed."I glanced down at it. The scab had long since fallen off, leaving behind a faint pink mark."That day, I sat alone in an empty living room with blood running down my ankle while you took Carolyn to the hospital. Jared, do you really think I slept that night?"His mouth opened, but no words came out.I looked away and started to close the door, but he stopped me."Scarlett, just give me another chance. Even if it takes a year or two, I'll win you back!""Win back what? There's nothing left."I reached for the door again. "Jared, the person you want back is long gone. You killed her. If
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The plane landed at 4:00 am local time.I dragged my suitcase out of the airport, the cut on my ankle still aching. I didn't stop to take care of it.When I finally reached the apartment my company had arranged for me, I unlocked the door. I looked around the empty living room and felt a wave of relief.Settling into my new life was easier than I'd expected. Before I even had time to adjust to the new time zone, I threw myself into the project.Everyone I worked with was new to me, and every day was packed with meetings and reports. I usually didn't get back to the apartment until 8 or 9:00 pm.I kept myself busy on purpose because whenever I slowed down, the hurt would creep back in.But I wasn't afraid. I knew it would all pass eventually. All I needed was time.About a month after I left, the doorbell rang one Saturday morning. I figured it was a delivery and went to answer it, still in my slippers.The second I opened the door, I froze.Jared stood there with a suitcase in
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Tears still streaked Carolyn's face, but the corner of her mouth stiffened for a split second.Then she started crying even harder, her whole face scrunching up. "I didn't do it! Why would I sabotage myself? Someone must've hacked my account! Jared, you have to believe me!"She lunged toward Jared and tried to grab his hand, but he stepped back. She missed him and nearly fell off the bed.Jared stared at her, and suddenly, he felt like he was looking at a stranger. "So you've been lying to me all along?"At that moment, Jared almost wanted to laugh. He'd given up on me after I'd quietly waited for him all this time, all for someone like Carolyn.By the time Melissa reached the hospital, everything was already in chaos.Carolyn sat on the edge of the bed with her hair a mess, tears and snot smeared across her face. She kept pleading with Jared.He leaned against the window, his face set in anger, and said nothing.The hospital room door was open, and several passing nurses had a
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Melissa stood where she was, broken glass scattered around her feet.The door had already shut behind me. I hadn't even looked back as I left, my footsteps fading down the hall until the apartment fell silent.Melissa opened her mouth, but something seemed to catch in her throat.She'd expected me to cry and make a scene. She'd expected me to do what I always did after Mom and Dad hit me, huddle in a corner with red-rimmed eyes and wait for her to come comfort me.She'd even rehearsed what she was going to say, running every line through her head several times.But I had only smiled and walked away, just like that, without leaving any room for discussion.Still, when Melissa pictured Carolyn's tear-streaked face, she forced herself not to waver. She decided to let it go.She pulled out her phone and texted Jared. "Scarlett left."Jared was at the hospital with Carolyn.The faint red mark on Carolyn's arm had already disappeared without leaving a trace. Even so, Jared had the d
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My hand stopped halfway to the glass."So this is why you came? To tell me to back off so Jared and Carolyn can be together?"Melissa frowned, clearly annoyed, and set the glass down hard on the coffee table."Scarlett, you're smart enough to understand this. You're not as considerate or easygoing as Carolyn, and everyone can see it. Jared's been with you for years. Can't you tell whether he's happy?"Think about it. Who would want to spend the rest of their life with someone like you?"I stared at her as if she were a stranger.Just then, Melissa's phone rang.Jared's voice came through, cold as ice. "Put Scarlett on."I took the phone, but before I could say anything, he cut me off. "Scarlett, I already said I'd stay with you. Why can't you leave Carolyn alone?"Someone reported her for academic misconduct this morning, and the evidence came from your email account. You know what that could mean for her! Her graduation could be delayed. She might not even get her degree!"I
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Dad sprang up from the couch, his face flushed with anger."What kind of sister are you? Look what you've done to Carolyn! She's depressed because of you! He's just a guy. Why can't you let her have him? Why do you always have to compete with her over everything?"I took a step forward, about to tell him that Jared had made his own choice.But Carolyn cut me off before I could speak, her voice soft. "Jared, don't listen to Mom and Dad. I don't blame you. I really don't."She lowered her head, tears falling onto the back of her hand. "What happened between us last week was something I wanted too."The room went dead silent.I turned sharply to Jared. His face had gone pale. His lips moved, but he couldn't get a single word out.My mind snapped back to the week before.I'd been stranded at the subway station in a downpour and called Jared dozens of times, but he never picked up. In the end, rescue workers had to get me home.I ran a high fever for three straight days. When I fin
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