"Don't do this," he pleaded, his voice tinged with a mix of concern and frustration. "Taking this path won't solve the problem; instead, it will only cause it to come chasing after you, affecting not just yourself but also your parents."
I let out an exasperated huff, my anger bubbling up within me. Why couldn't he understand? Why did he always have to bring my parents into the equation? Each mention of them felt like a wrecking ball crashing against the fragile walls of my resolve, weakening me to the core. It seemed as though he failed to comprehend how deeply this situation was affecting me on a personal level.
With a resolute determination, I swiftly withdrew my hand from his grasp, refusing to be swayed. Turning my back on him, I opened my wardrobe and retrieved a selection of clot
