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72. A Liar
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2024-10-29 19:42:56Coldness crept up Grace’s spine. She could only hang her face, staring at the floor.
"You are a liar."
Adro's words felt like a knife stabbing Grace's heart. However, her body remained stiff.
"From the beginning, I knew you were a liar. You always said you're fine when you're not; you always covered up how people treat you unfairly; and worse, you also concealed your feelings with lies. But why did I still fall for it?"
Holding back her tears, Grace made a sound from her dry mouth: "I'm sorry. I...”
"I don't need your apologies." Adro replied in firm intonation, "I need you to be honest. What's the point of apologizing for your lies if you'll lie ag
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