I found no one at home when I arrived. My father was not there, and somehow, I felt relieved. I still wasn’t ready to face him and discuss what happened that day. His slap and lack of trust hurt me deeply, but what more could I expect from him?
Throughout my life, he made me feel like I had no allies, and if I didn’t watch my step, it could lead to my downfall or, even worse, my death.
I took a deep breath and went straight to my room. I am drained, emotionally and physically. My body hasn’t fully recovered from the past few days' events.
After removing all my clothes, I headed to the bathroom to clean myself. I spent over an hour in the bathtub, and when I came out, I felt relief. I sat at the edge of my bed and took out the gem.
Once again, it sparkled, seemingly indicating that I wa
