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We couldn't find a taxi on the way back, but Trevis spotted a bicycle nearby. My tear-streaked face was still wet as I sat on the back seat.As the bicycle started moving, Trevis's lean back became even more prominent. He pedalled with effort, gasping for breath as he spoke, "Kathryn, you're still young, and you may not fully understand matters of the heart. I believe that you've been momentarily misled. When you grow up, you'll realize that your feelings for me are purely familial."I clenched the edge of the bicycle seat, not even daring to wrap my arms around his waist. I spoke softly, "I understand, Trevis."It felt like my teenage years had suddenly come to an end.My restless heart was just a personal melodrama. I devoted all my energy to self-improvement, studying tirelessly, and immersing myself in books.The once-lively rumors and gossip surrounding me gradually faded as I intentionally ignored them.I started to create some distance between Trevis and me, no longer
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I was in my classroom, attending a self-study session when someone suddenly called my name from behind. I turned around, and to my surprise, it was Linda. Ever since we got split into different classes last year, we rarely crossed paths at school, and I had missed her a lot.I walked over to her, and she pulled me into a quiet corner before cautiously asking, "Hey, Kathryn, do you have any cash on you? Can you loan me some?"Noticing her pale face, I couldn't help but ask with curiosity, "What do you need the money for?"She hesitated for a moment, then finally, with a determined look, uttered two words, "Abortion."Hearing that, I was so shocked that I nearly jumped out of my skin. She quickly covered my mouth to keep me from making any noise."Whose?" I asked in a hushed tone."It's the chauffeur from my family," she replied.I clenched my fists."Have you talked to your folks?" I urged. "He's just the chauffeur they hired. You're the one who runs this household!"At her wor
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Linda's words initially left me completely bewildered.Before long, it all became horrifyingly clear.The chauffeur's hand landed on my shoulder, and with a brutal tug, he pulled me closer to him. A repugnant odor wafted from his mouth as he leaned in for a kiss.In my line of sight, Linda had retreated and sat beneath a towering oak tree, silently witnessing the unfolding events.I began to struggle vehemently, unable to believe the nightmare I found myself in. The chauffeur, his head uncomfortably close to mine, continued to smirk and remarked, "Sweetheart, I can't help it. Someone wants to cause trouble for you, but don't worry, I can make it enjoyable for you."My thoughts were in disarray. In the midst of this terrifying whirlwind, I suddenly felt pinned forcefully to the ground.Tears of sheer panic welled up uncontrollably in my eyes.And right at that moment, I spotted someone.Lucy! It was Lucy!In that moment, I completely set aside any past grievances and pleaded wi
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He sprinted towards us in a frantic hurry, gasping for breath with every step. However, the moment he laid eyes on me, his eyes welled up with tears.Trevis dashed over and forcibly separated the chauffeur from me, landing a heavy punch in the process. But the chauffeur, a middle-aged man, didn't hesitate to engage in a physical scuffle with my brother.I noticed Lucy’s face contorted in a grim expression. She abruptly snatched Linda's phone and swiftly scrolled through their chat history."Exactly as I suspected, you were the one who called him!" she exclaimed.Linda trembled, her eyes welling up with tears as she gazed at Lucy.I managed to stagger to my feet from the ground, hastily grabbing some nearby clothing to cover myself.Meanwhile, the altercation between the two on the other side had reached its climax. The chauffeur was no match for the furious Trevis. With an enraged shout, Trevis landed a powerful punch to the chauffeur's abdomen, causing him to convulse momentaril
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In the hospital, after coming out of the operating room, Trevis's wounds had been bandaged up. When the anesthesia wore off, Trevis woke up. I wasn't sure if he noticed me because, upon waking, he silently gazed at the ceiling with tears in his eyes.I held his hand, unable to hold back my tears either. My Trevis must have regretted bringing me home all those years ago, right? If it weren't for me, none of this would have happened.Suddenly, there was a knock at the door. Police officers stood there, showing their badges."Both of you, please come with us," one of them said.I knew we were being taken to the police station for questioning. When Trevis tried to get up, I reached out to help him, but he moved away from my hand.He said, "I'm dirty."Then, he limped forward on his own.Once I finished giving my statement, the police released me. However, Trevis was temporarily detained on charges related to the assault. I understood that even if the chauffeur didn't lose his life,
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I returned home, feeling as if I had lost my soul along the way. However, when I used the spare key hidden beneath the doormat to unlock the door, I was left utterly stunned. There, seated calmly on the couch, was Linda. I had no idea how she had managed to enter.With a sudden smile, Linda remarked, "Kathryn, you haven't changed a bit, still keeping your keys under the doormat."It was a habit I had shared with her back when we used to share a bed. I asked her coldly, "What brings you here?"She stood up, walked towards me, and suddenly knelt in front of me, pleading, "Kathryn, I've come to ask for your help."She wanted me to alter my testimony, to claim that Lucy had fainted and hit her head on a stone by herself. I shouted firmly, "Why should I?"She replied, "Lucy deserved to die. Even if her brains splattered, it's her own fault. This testimony will benefit both of us."I responded with a cold tone, "So, you can avoid being arrested, isn’t it?"She looked at me and abruptl
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This case was quite complicated.In the end, the chauffeur faced charges of murder and human trafficking, with particularly grave circumstances, which resulted in an eight-year prison sentence.Linda, charged with intentional bodily harm, was handed a six-year prison term.Lucy was acquitted of all charges. The Pasfield family somehow managed to obtain a psychiatric evaluation for Lucy, which led to her exoneration.As for Trevis, he was sentenced to four years in prison for maliciously causing harm.When the verdict was announced in the courtroom, I couldn't hold back my tears and began to sob uncontrollably. Trevis looked at me with tears in his eyes. Soon, the police came to handcuff him and ushered him away. The last words he left me with were, "Take care of yourself."
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After Trevis was incarcerated, my life felt devoid of hope, and I skipped classes for several days. Each day was spent in a daze, staring at the ceiling while reminiscing about Trevis still being at home.One day, I received a phone call from Trevis's employer. He informed me that Trevis had left some belongings at work and asked me to collect them. Upon entering the restaurant, the boss handed me a few thousand dollars, explaining that it was Trevis's salary for his final month of work. I knew that Trevis hadn't worked the entire month, but his boss insisted on paying him in full.Watching the faint sense of saddness in his eyes, I felt a pang in my heart. Trevis had worked so hard to get his life back on track, but now, it had all fallen apart.While gathering Trevis's belongings from his locker, I noticed a letter there. Initially, I had no intention of opening it, but the boss mentioned that it was a letter Trevis had written in prison, intended to be handed to me. With
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