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JASMINE

The forest echoed with the sound of my sobs. I had lost everything. Usually, the forest was a place where I found solace. That was the reason I rushed in here, away from the noise in my home. Away from my mum's incessant questions about what was happening to me. But even here, the reality of my life consumed me.

It was as if every branch held out a placard, telling me how miserable my life had become. I lost Axel, my position as president of the cheer club, and now, my reputation. I had been humiliated in front of the princes and Ashley! I had no reputation. I had also been embarrassed in front of the cheer club.

I couldn't bear the thought of living with shame.

I thought of Axel. After all the love I showed him, he was still able to abandon me because of something I did out of desperation. To think I had loved him so deeply. How could he have done this to me? How could he have broken my heart so cruelly? And now, I had to face the consequences of my actions. I had tried to sa