Our Story Had Ended Long Ago
The color drained from his face.
His mouth opened slightly, like he was searching for words, but nothing came out.
I didn't wait for an answer. Instead, I rolled up my sleeve and held out my arm, showing him the scar on my wrist. "You probably didn't know this, but when you first sent me to the countryside, I fell into depression.
"I tried to end my life more than once.
"There were so many times I thought I wouldn't make it.
"But I pulled through. And I met someone who truly loves me."