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2024-10-29 19:42:56Samantha’s POV
The lights in my room turned on and off at my control, with me staring into the space and focusing on nothing. My mind was hazy and I felt unsettled. I had shut out Uncle Mark for two days straight, and I haven’t spoken to Adrian as well.
These two men attempted to reach me, but I wasn’t giving them the chance. I’d lose my resolve if I did.
I didn’t want either of them to lecture me on what and what not. They’d both end up telling me I was treading a wrong and dangerous path.
Basically, why have I stayed in for days?
To think and reconsider my actions. That’s why!
I halted my action of turning the light bulbs on and off. Dragging up my pillow, I sat up and rested my back on it.
“What if I was actually treading a wrong path? Why have I chosen these unclear feelings of mine over revenge? What would happen to my path of revenge if
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