"Wait... Why would I be crying? Daniel and I are over. Who he's with is none of my business," Natalie muttered to herself, shaking her head violently as if trying to dispel unwanted emotions and thoughts.
'Why would I care? I shouldn't care!' She bit her lip until it turned pale, forcing back the tears that welled in her eyes, leaving only redness behind.
"It's over; everything about him is irrelevant to me!" Natalie raised her voice, trying to hypnotize or announce it to the world. However, her tone sounded hollow and weak in the quiet car.
She clenched her fists, her nails digging into her palms, but she felt no pain. The ache in her heart far surpassed any physical sensation.
"I can't cry; I can't cry over him! He's a rapist, a violent monster." Natalie took a deep breath, trying to
