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114: Lives of Villains
Tears welled up in my eyes as I looked at the name engraved on the tombstone. Even after all the pain I've gone through the past years, even after all the manipulation he has done in my life, I still can't bring myself to stop my tears.
Maybe because despite the pain I suffered then, I did not suffer in life and eventually, I was also able to be happy somehow. Maybe it was really the best decision that time. To sacrifice my dreams and love, so I could protect what I have now.
I'm sorry for the disappointments, father. I whispered in the air silently.
Though even I could turn back time, I won't correct my mistakes. Because I learned to love my life now. That's what I have now. And I won't sacrifice the life I have now for what I had years ago.
"Neri ..." Patrick called.
I quickly wiped away the tears and turned around. He looked at me with worried eyes. But I only looked at him for a moment because I immediately turned to the child holding his hand.
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