“Tell TangShi I’m sorry. For everything. I used her to stay close to you and keep tabs on your relationship because I knew I didn’t have you. I hoped by being her friend I could police her and stop you two getting close, because deep down I always knew you didn’t love me.” She broke into quiet cries but held herself composed. Finally being honest with herself after a lifetime of ignoring the signs.
“Rhea…” YuZhi broke in, torn up by her pain, aching in deep regret, but she cut him off.
“Don’t. I always knew and I was in denial. I pushed you and held onto you and have never really felt secure or happy. Always aware I needed to control you to keep a hold of you and it’s made me tired from fighting so hard. You were right when you said I always manipulated you and threatened because I did.
