The Nasty Side of Love
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I simply smiled and didn't respond.
Once I had quietly taken care of everything, I said my goodbyes to my parents.
Those years of marriage had built a wall around me. Now, I was ready to break free and face the world.
I later heard that Blake had returned to his home country. The elders in his family hadn't let go. They surrounded him with their loyal aides, relentlessly trying to claw back any benefit they could reap from him.
But Blake had become like a caged animal set loose, taking twisted pleasure in hurting others, leaving a trail of misery for everyone who once cared for him.
I stopped keeping track after that.
Driven by the call of my soul, I ventured into the mesmerizing Arctica.