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Chapter 0738

As an intense battle unfolded elsewhere, Valerie and Peter found themselves admitted to the Rosaria psychiatric hospital, each grappling with their own demons and unresolved issues. Though they were physically close, they felt worlds apart. Days passed uneventfully for the most part, and Peter, who had managed to maintain stability for several days, allowed Dr. Hill to begin breaking through the barriers of his mind.

Valerie, on the other hand, was nearing the end of the first phase of her treatment. Questions that once had no answers now seemed within reach.

“Valerie, how are you feeling today?” Dr. Hill asked with her usual warm tone.

“Hello, Dr. Hill. I’m fine, and you?”

“I’m doing well, Valerie, thank you. It’s wonderful to hear you’re improving–you’ve made incredible progress.”

“Thank you, Dr. Hill! Honestly, it’s all thanks to you…

“Oh no, this is entirely your achievement. My job is just to guide you toward understanding the things your mind has struggled to let go of.”

“Yes… I know.”

I asked you some questions–some you couldn’t answer back then. I think now might be a good time to revisit

“We can try.

thoughts on

and looking out the window. “Peter is my past–a

a hint of nostalgia

He gave

do you say that?”

father didn’t. He treated my life as if it were his to control–a

my life wouldn’t be what it is today. My father would have married me off to some rich man seeking status and wealth. I never would have experienced the life

first, he wasn’t exactly great company, but over time,

do you mean

acted like one. Neither of us took the first step, but we were already doing…

of you wanted to commit?”

know is that when Maximus came along, he seemed more grounded. I was drawn to his maturity–or at least, that’s what I thought at

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it.”

that why you decided

the first man in my life who gave me the security Peter never could. I hate admitting it, but that was

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