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I did not know how long I had been in the crossed-leg position, my favourite position now. All I knew was I didn't feel like standing from the spot I sat in.

I let out a deep breath and clasped my palms in front of me.

I felt nothing. Only the soft whistling of the wind that rustled the curtain and the warmth from the surrounding candlelight were the feeling that enveloped me.

I was alone with no one to lean on.

Yet, it was relaxing to know I was away from everyone. Away from the outside world and the reality of what my life was.

The lies, betrayal, and all.

Then it all came back to me.

My teeth clenched as the memory I had been trying to shove aside surfaced. I bit my bottom lip as it trembled.

Sin had cheated. He had freaking cheated on me with my little sister.

I wanted to push out the thought, but it wasn't as easy as I expected.

I had naively trusted him. Likewise, I thought he was different. He had shown me how callous he could be.

I didn't know how I came to prefer him