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Lena opened the door and was surprised to find Alexander standing outside."You?" she exclaimed, her eyes scanning the area. "What are you doing here?"He remained silent, his dark eyes seemingly darker in the night.Lina stepped out, initially stunned to see him. However, she soon smiled and said, "You're the student Lena brought, right? Is this your first time at an event like this? Have you eaten?"Alexander was taken aback, unable to speak. He gazed at Lina, finding her exceptionally beautiful. He had always thought his sister was the most beautiful person in the world, but now...Then, he looked at Lena. Surprisingly, his sister was not any less beautiful. They had different types of beauty, but both possessed kindness."Hey!" Lena waved her hand in front of his face. "What are you staring at?""Nothing..." He quickly looked down, feeling embarrassed. At his age, boys often felt ashamed. He realized he had been rude and felt apologetic.Lena pressed. "You haven't answered

Drake's eyes brightened at the news."Ms. Bianca..." He fumbled, uncertain where to place his hands. Surprise and greed were evident on his face.Bianca reassured him with a smile. "It's alright. You're older than me, after all. Think of it as the young showing respect for their elders."He licked his lips, eager to taste the city's wine.Taking advantage of the moment, Bianca served him food and encouraged him to eat more while smiling. His tension decreased, and his true nature emerged. He consumed his meal with less grace, audibly munching on the dishes.Bianca frowned, her disgust more noticeable.After three rounds of wine, Drake's caution waned. He patted his chest, assuring her, "Ms. Bianca, y-you're my savior! Hehe... I'm not one for fancy words, but I'll be there whenever you need me! I won't hesitate to help!""Really?" That's what she wanted to hear."Of course!" Drake pledged, burping. "You've been so kind to me. If I don't repay you... Hic! Can I still call myself

"What are you talking about?" Lena and Elijah strolled together on the field, enjoying the sun and sporting wide smiles."They're a fantastic pair. Why are you calling them mermaids?!""Yes, it's incredible." He squinted. "Toph and Arya look perfect together, no matter how you see it. They have similar family backgrounds, both are good-looking, their families have been friends for generations, and they share the same hobby. Okay, I was wrong. I should call them a match made in heaven!""Hmm, that's more like it.""Looks like he's moved past his trauma?""I suppose so." Lena sighed. "Life goes on, and we have to look to the future.""That's right. We can't dwell on the past. We need to learn to save ourselves!"She was taken aback. Elijah had simply stated the truth, but she took it hard.She couldn't help but think back to the long period of depression she endured after fleeing the village at just over ten years old. What she had been through had been cruel for a child. She wan

Lena wandered the streets, her steps aimless, lost in thought.Her mind drifted back to a night from years past.The drunk and enraged Drake had been wreaking havoc at home. She had hidden there until the chaos subsided in the dead of night. Little did she know, as soon as she returned...He covered her mouth, stretching his filthy hand into her clothes. Fear gripped her, and she trembled. The bastard's heavy breathing lingered in her ears, the air filled with a thick, disgusting stench.As he began to undress her, she struck back, her knee connecting with his groin.He howled in pain, and she seized her chance, pushing him away and fleeing like a mad woman. She didn't return home that night, deciding to hide in the nearby forest. Occasional animal calls punctuated the darkness. She held herself, wanting to cry but unable to.It was at that moment she first entertained the idea of running away...-Lena's heart ached as she stood by the street. She walked into a bar, her expres

"Lenny…" Chris cautiously approached her after a prolonged silence, sensing something was wrong. If she didn't want to talk about it, there was little anyone could do. Anxiety gripped him, but he had to restrain himself.The slap didn't hurt much, but he was willing to endure it if it eased her distress.Lena curled up, unable to meet his eyes, and repeatedly apologized, "I'm sorry, Chris. I'm so sorry.""What's bothering you today?" Chris asked.Lena hugged her head, shoulders trembling."Lenny, please tell me. I can help you!""I need some time alone."Chris' hand, suspended mid-air, stopped just short of touching her head. That tiny distance became an insurmountable chasm the moment she spoke.It felt like the world's greatest distance now separated them. Chris sighed deeply, eyes filled with pain. He reluctantly got off the bed, picked up his coat, glanced back at her, and walked away.The sound of the door locking outside crushed Lena's heart. A sudden, painful sensation