Author's note: this is from Seraphina's point of view
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"It's fine.", I responded to Calista's forced apology.
To be honest, I didn't want to talk to Calista and I was not in the mood to pretend otherwise. Whatever I say, it will just sound like a lame excuse.
I didn't know what Calista's real thoughts were, and I didn't care. She already labeled me as a despicable person, and I had no arguments or will to fight against that.
I wanted to be alone and think of my next steps.
The only way for me to be confident is to be self-sufficient. Even if that means leaving my identity as Seraphina behind and taking on a new one, I need to be able to stand on my own two feet and not depend on anyone. Only like that, I will be able to walk with my chin held high.
