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CHAPTER SIXTY-TWO
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2024-10-29 19:42:56ALEXEI
Betrayal is like a punch to the gut. It's the sinking feeling when someone you trust turns their back. It leaves scars, not just on the surface but deep within.
It's a storm that rages in your heart, tearing apart the foundation of trust. You question everything, every shared laugh and secret. The pain lingers, a constant reminder of deception.
Betrayal is a bitter cocktail of anger, disappointment, and heartache. It's realizing that someone you thought was a friend was playing a dangerous game, ready to sacrifice your bond for their gain.
The emotional toll is immense. It breeds skepticism and an unwillingness to open up, creating walls to protect the heart. Every relationship becomes tinged with caution, as the fear of betrayal lingers in the shadows.
Yet, in the aftermath, it breeds strength. It's a harsh teacher, urging you to be vigilant and resilient. Betrayal reveals true character, and from its ashes, you rise, stron
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