I stood there watching Ethan lose his job while Sophie was dragged away by the police. Surprisingly, I didn’t feel even the slightest sense of satisfaction.
Nathan glanced at me. "You still can’t let go? Do you regret it?"
A cold smile tugged at my lips. "Why would I? I was only thinking that I’d rather have my mom alive than watch those two end up like this."
Nathan fell silent for a long moment before speaking. "The dead can’t come back to life. If you keep drowning in guilt, your mom would feel terrible watching you suffer like this. Why don’t you go out for some fresh air?"
"I don’t want to." I shook my head.
I knew I was supposed to feel relieved now that the people who hurt me had finally paid the price. I was supposed to let go and start a new life.
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