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2024-10-29 19:42:56Manipulated. Brainwashed.
This was what Raphael experienced in his early years. But thanks to his comrades, his eyes opened and he learned the truth that was hidden from him.
When he recalled the dreadful past that he had, he would unconsciously harden his decision to make sure that his daughter wouldn't experience the same nightmare that he had. That she'd had the freedom that they denied at him.
"Daddy…" His daughter, Zinnia, weakly said.
"Yes, baby. Daddy's here." Raphael softly said as he caressed her hair.
He felt immense pain when he saw her pale face. She just talked to Minerva for a bit yet it already took a toll on her.
"Daddy… I would celebrate my fifth birthday, right?"
"What were you saying? Of course, you would celebrate it. Endure this for a moment, okay? Afterward, daddy would throw the grandest fifth birthday for you."
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