“I know my decision will surely disappoint Daddy. But I am confident in my choice; for me, El is everything. I want to atone for my past mistakes first, Daddy. I could pretend to forget it, but my feelings cannot. Since that incident, day after day, year after year, I have never truly been able to forget. Meeting him again and being with him is something I have long awaited. Even though he came to me imperfect, I accept him. I accept both his good and his bad sides, because to me, that is what love is. I cannot accept only his good side; I must also accept his flaws.”Bintang spoke firmly. She looked at her father, who still wore an expressionless face. Although Bintang appeared calm, deep in her heart she felt afraid. Her body was trembling, but she restrained it so it would not be obvious.Arlan took a long breath and slowly exhaled, suppressing the emotions pressing against his chest, commanding himself to regain control.Suddenly, Arlan stood up, causing Bintang to immediately loo
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