Chapter 76 – Digging Deeper
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A moment of silence enveloped Nico’s funeral.
The old people faked some coughs while the young proudly looked at me. Most importantly, Annette gained back her footing, giving her the audacity to smile the brightest among these people.
She must have forgotten that what she said right now was a confession to a crime. I couldn’t understand where Annette got her bravado to spill their sin, but I could only be thankful for her stupidity. These work best for me.
As for the words she said and the betrayal that she used against me, none of it made an impact on my mental health. I never had any expectations from them – neither the idea of getting close nor the wishful thinking of being recognized by any of them. Having no expectations might have helped me feel
