Chapter: 682

After a moment of silence, Sarah reached for a pack of cigarettes, rose from the sofa, and turned away to smoke. Even just observing her back, one could sense the frustration emanating from her.

After what felt like an eternity, Sarah delicately flicked off the ash from her cigarette, her voice hoarse as she uttered, “Anyway, I think it’s time we end things.

We’re just not right for each other. Consider me heartless, if you will. And if any disputes arise in the future, simply claim it’s my personal problems and don’t involve him.”

Ariana absorbed these words, a peculiar unease washing over her. Once she managed to collect herself, she couldn’t help but notice that something was amiss.

Normally, even in her impulsive moments, Sarah was never the type to play recklessly with someone else’s emotions.

Ariana revisited their past conversations, her eyes coming to rest on the apology message Aziel had sent Sarah.

The timestamp indicated it was the day they were discharged from the hospital following the accident.

It was after receiving that unexpected apology message from Aziel that everything took a wrong turn.

Ariana couldn’t help but recall the events of that fateful day.

vulgar words, the violent actions, the unsettling DVD, and the horrifying

and cautiously inquired, “Sarah, is it because of

up, her silence speaking volumes. Even her smoking came to an abrupt halt, while the falling ashes from her hand danced their way to the ground. The once-quiet room now seemed suffocatingly still, infused with the lingering scent of tobacco. Sarah’s fragile figure appeared on the

by Sarah’s vulnerable state, Ariana’s heart ached, and she instinctively wrapped her arms around her

moment Ariana’s embrace enveloped Sarah, she felt

her face as she let out a sob-filled voice, “Ariana, I

Sarah’s face, cradling it gently with both hands and spoke with utmost seriousness. “I will not tolerate your self-deprecation, my dear. You are a force to

Sarah’s tremors, and without hesitation, she enfolded her in a tight embrace, offering solace. “Don’t worry, it is all in the past. Those responsible should face the consequences, not you.

Paranoia grips me relentlessly.

agonizing

nights and an inability to concentrate. Though she attempted to lose herself in composing music, the images of that dreadful night played on an endless

Sarah’s anguish, Ariana gently patted her back, her eyes glistening

shy away from Aziel’s closeness. I am terrified of

voice trembled as she confessed her deepest fears. The pain in Aziel’s eyes weighed heavily on

despaired,

know how to face him. It feels helpless. Perhaps the only

for words, held Sarah tightly, regret coursing through her veins for not staying with Sarah after that fateful

Sarah’s hospital treatment, Sarah sounded normal on the phone, leading

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