She was always trying to be a good girl, because that was the best way. And this time, she was challenged to defend that principle.
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"Stop Aruna, you make me regret it." Damar whispered, wiping the tears streaming down Aruna's cheeks.
Aruna was stunned for a moment when she realised that man was kneeling in front of her. Peeking at Aruna between the fingers covering her face, Damar lowered her hand several times to rub the girl's cheek.
When her mood had calmed down, the girl took a deep breath. She then emptied her tight chest.
"Damar, I know for sure this is hard for you. However, I can't give you anything. My life path has been arranged and I've decided I will live it the best I can." Aruna carefully answered.
Damar looked down, holding Aruna's knee, like a knight stabbed by a sword in the heart. The man's eyes became even redder, burning as if to beg for something.
"Huh." Damar gasped in disbelief.
