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2023-09-26 08:00:58That grabbed my attention. I attempted to conceal the surprise that washed over me, but I knew I wasn't quick enough. "Why should I care?"
"Because you weren't meant to live like a feral. You need community, family, love. Camp was never going to be a place for you to find happiness," he asserted. "And, without being overly dramatic, you're in danger because of who your father is."
"You know nothing about me," I retorted. "And I don't buy this sudden concern for my safety. You sent me into a den of vipers without a second thought."
"I understand you better than you realize, and I despise myself for what I did. But I did what I had to," he admitted.
"I trusted you, and you exploited me," I hissed.
"I had no choice. We both had our roles to play," he said.
"Don't you dare try to convince me that you did all of this for my benefit or some noble reason," I accused.
"Then I won't make that claim. I can't change the past," he c
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