"I'll make it up to you, Michael. I promise." Alicia kneeled before me, striking herself again and again. "This is my fault. If I hadn't been so stubborn, none of this would've happened. I'm sorry. I'm so sorry. Please, forgive me, Michael.""No, I will not forgive you," I said coldly. After all, this woman killed my whole family and tormented me for three years. None of that could ever be undone, and yet she still had the nerve to ask for forgiveness.The anticipation in her eyes died out. She remained kneeling there, her heart seemingly sinking into hopelessness. "I'll do anything," she said hoarsely. "As long as you'll forgive me."I pulled my sleeve out of her grasp. "I'll never forgive you unless you die!"She closed her eyes, and when she opened them, she smiled and looked at me. "I will. If that will make you happy, I'll do it. I owe you that much.""Then, what are you waiting for?" I asked.She shook her head. "I can take my own life, but I can't leave you alone. I've g
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