Blinking in confusion, Annie could not imagine any scenario where a cousin like Angela, who had loved her since they were a child, would ever hurt her.

“Angela, you’re confusing me. What could you possibly do to hurt me?”

“Listen to me first.” Of course, Angela did not want to hurt Annie, but the damage had been done and she had no choice but to come clean.

“Just spill it: Whatever the case may be, I will forgive you.’ Annie was ready to listen.

“Remember the night I got home and you cheerfully called to tell me that Grandpa had arranged for you to get married? I was happy for you, but your didn’t tell me the name of your fiancé when we spoke on the phone. Do you remember that?”

“Of course!”

intimidating. He took me to a safe location that night

Richard,” Annie stated

“Yes, that’s him.”

we got engaged.. You know, I tried to text and call you, but

I was sent to the base for protection, I couldn’t contact my family. and I couldn’t contact you, so I had no idea who your fiancé was from the very start.

world was hunting you down.” All of these events were fresh in Annie’s mind. “But I don’t see how any. of this is hurting me! Why are you taking it so

you that the base’s conditions are not that great. The bathhouse is shared and my room barely has any place to shower other than a toilet. I was surrounded by four walls and a window. As a result, I had to take a shower in Richard’s room. Furthermore, he is always at the base and I am with

then what?” Annie’s eyes

I was gloomy and I… I fell

her eyes widened in surprise, Annie questioned, “Angela, do

feelings for him if I knew he was your fiancé. I’m so sorry… Please forgive me.” At this

what resounded in the air was Annie’s

by guilt, Angela lowered her

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