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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

“We can try.

Let’s start. What are your thoughts on your relationship

“Peter is my past–a beautiful past. Life

of

when I had just turned eighteen. He

you say that?”

father didn’t. He treated my life

father would have married me off to

but over time,

mean

weren’t officially a couple, but sometimes we acted like one. Neither of us took the first step, but we were already doing… other things. You understand?”

you wanted to commit?”

when Maximus came along, he seemed more grounded. I was drawn to his maturity–or at least, that’s what I thought at the time. He gave me the impression that everything would be okay with him. With Peter, no

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it.”

you decided to marry

my life who gave me the security Peter never could.

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