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Chapter 173 - The One I Hurt - Part 2

I sat silently, taking deep breaths while recalling what she had said.

"You're right..."

Somewhere along the line, I became lost in the thought that I was some kind of hero. A protagonist who could do anything. I began to see those around me as NPCs or as individuals meant to enhance me.

However, they were real... all with feelings, desires, and thoughts.

The John Wang I used to be was gone. The hardworking man who suffered in order to succeed against all odds.

I wanted to change, to regain that part of myself.

But even as I thought it, I knew words wouldn't fix anything. Not with Roulan. Not anymore.

She still stood there, arms crossed. Watching me.

Not waiting for an apology.

Waiting for clarity.

I didn't stand.

"I'm not asking for your forgiveness." 

"But if there's a version of me that you will accept and stand beside... I want to find him."

She remained motionless. Just stared in the dim moonlight, eyes icy and piercing.

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