Nyxia’s POV:Ethan’s voice was steady, almost emotionless, as he spoke. “She tried her best to take care of me, but we were starving. Some nights, she wouldn’t eat just so I could have a little extra.”His words hung heavy in the air, and despite my growing hatred for him, I found myself listening.I already knew his mother had died of cancer, but I had never heard the full story. Now, as I sat here, shackled, listening to him recount the details, something inside me twisted.I watched his expression carefully as he spoke, searching for something—remorse, regret, pain. But all I saw was something far more dangerous.Resentment.A deep, lingering bitterness simmered beneath his cool exterior.“And then?” I asked, keeping my voice impassive as I took another spoonful of Tom Yum soup. The warmth of the broth did little to chase away the cold dread settling in my stomach.Ethan leaned back slightly, his red eyes gleaming in the dim lighting. “She never told me the truth. I grew up thinkin
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