As Lithira lay on the soft grass, staring up at the endless sky, the weight of her past suddenly crashed down upon her.
Memories of her parents, their harsh words, their rejection, all resurfaced, squeezing her heart until it was almost unbearable.
The loneliness she had managed to push aside returned, sharper than ever, cutting through her like a blade.
Tears welled up in her eyes, and she slowly sat up, her chest tight with overwhelming emotion.
"Mother… Father…" she whispered, her voice barely audible, cracking with sorrow.
"Why did you abandon me? Why did you leave me here all alone?"
Her words were soft, but they carried the immense pain she had held inside for so long. The tears began to fall freely, her body trembling under the force of her sobs.
She didn't understand. Why had they left her behind? What was so wrong with her that she wasn't worthy of their love?
