In bad shape

Ethan

Hearing the truth about Beatriz was something that left me extremely... disappointed. Even though I was aware that our relationship was never perfect and that Beatriz herself had her flaws, I still didn't expect to have been made a fool of the entire time, especially by the guy I always considered my best friend.

"I know what you're thinking, Ethan," Joshua said objectively, standing by my side. "But I want to make it clear, regardless of what you may think of me, that I have always loved my sister, flaws and all, and out of love, I did everything she wanted me to do. Now I know I made many mistakes, but time doesn't go back for me to fix them. Still, I want to apologize, my friend."

I looked at Joshua's extended hand, a gesture of peace, wishing to say so many things, to shout that he was a lying jerk and that he betrayed my trust. But at the same time, the memories of Joshua by his sister's side, always supporting her and catering to her every whim, just like their parents did