That evening, Julian opened the car door, and Tris stepped out, her eyes still puffy from crying. But despite her tear-stained face, she looked stunning in her red dress, which showcased her beautiful back. Her hair cascaded down her shoulders, and Julian helped her stand up.As they entered the grand mansion, Tris's father, Ed, looked up and smiled. "Ah, Anna, you're here. And with Julian, no less."Ed's eyes sparkled with amusement as he asked, "So, have you made your decision already?"Tris stood tall, her voice firm. "I didn't come here to ask for your pity or help, dad. I didn't come here to ask you to bail Chris out of his debt."Ed's eyebrows rose, intrigued. "Oh? Then why did you come here, Anna?"Tris's eyes flashed with determination. "I came here to tell you that I'm not going to let Chris's mistakes define me. I'm not going to let him drag me down. I deserve better, dad. And I'm going to make sure I get it."Ed's smile grew wider, and he nodded approvingly. "Ah, Anna. You'
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