Pain tore through my entire body. But the deeper pain was the despair of being completely abandoned.Fragments of memories flashed through my mind.The first time I saw Victor, he sat behind his massive desk. His glasses reflected a cold light. I provoked him. He didn't care.The first time he pinned me down, he called me Angel. His voice was deep and raspy. I thought that was love.Countless nights, I lay in his arms. I listened to his steady heartbeat. I thought I finally found a home.The final image froze in my mind. Victor lunging to protect Chloe without hesitation.I was left behind to face the danger alone. Like a bystander he could just throw away.I opened my eyes again. I was lying in a VIP hospital bed.The room was quiet. I could hear Victor on the phone outside my door."Chloe, does it still hurt?" His voice was so gentle. It felt foreign to me."It's much better, thank you, Victor," Chloe's voice was weak. "If you hadn't grabbed me in time, I might have...""Don't think
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