Her legs gave out, and she slowly slid down the wall until she was sitting on the ground. She pulled her knees up to her chest and wrapped her arms around them, trying to hold herself together. Resting her forehead on her knees, she let out a deep, shuddering sigh.
Memories of the day's events replayed in her mind: the Su brothers' betrayal, Jihoon's unexpected accusation, and her own overwhelming sense of hurt and anger. The ache in her chest felt almost unbearable.
The alley's quiet stillness offered a moment of refuge. Jiho's fingers dug into her arms, grounding her as she struggled to calm down. She took several deep breaths, the cool air filling her lungs and helping to steady her racing thoughts.
Slowly, the anger began to fade, replaced by a deep sadness.
