Alejandro Jodorowsky

Destiny Ganzon is the epitome of a perfect heiress. She is beautiful, intelligent, and doted by her father, Alejandro, the Real Estate Magnate of the country, until one day, her mother died, and everything changed when his father remarried. Excerpt: A loud smack! "How dare you ruin my reputation, Destiny?" Alejandro asked after he slapped his daughter. That was the first time he used force on his only hier. "Dad, you have to believe me, it wasn't true, you raised me well. Do you think I will do something like that?" She asked back, caressing her beautiful face. "No, this time I had enough of your lies; your stepmother was right; you are only a nuisance and only bring shame to our family!" He angrily responded. "I had warned you. I will disinherit you. You will not receive even a single cent from me, and you must leave this house right now, or else I will ask the guards to drag you out!" He added before he turned his heels and walked away from his study with the loud slamming of the door. One scandal led to another, and what she couldn't accept was her first love and childhood sweetheart, Red Galvez, was part of their betrayal. Destiny's world crumbled, and she couldn't believe her stepmother and stepsister finally succeeded in planning her downfall. With a broken heart and no choice, Destiny left their mansion and lived an ordinary life with her nanny, the only person who never left her side. She pretended to forget her old life and started living and embracing the mundane world. Still, she promised herself that she would do everything to make her enemies, including Red, pay the price of their betrayal. But it was more complicated than she thought since her father was brainwashed with his wife and stepdaughter, and they made her life a living hell. Years later, Destiny met Red again, and he was still the same hot and gorgeous. On top of that, her ex became one of the highest-paid attorneys in the country. All unwanted memories came rushing back to her. Destiny hated him with all her heart, but Red promised to help her win back what was rightfully hers. Can Destiny forgive Red and trust the hottest attorney to claim back her inheritance without breaking her heart?

Alejandro es un joven destinado a vivir un destino singular, en el cual está predestinado a encontrarse con Elsa León III, ya sea para bien o para mal. Si ella fallece, él también lo hará; si él fallece, ella triunfará.

Synopsis: Demetria Sanders' life unravels when she quits her job due to unforeseen circumstances . Her estranged brother, drowning in debt to ruthless mafia lenders seeks refuge with her, unwittingly led them to her doorstep. He vanishes leaving demetria to face the consequences, she's taken captive by Alejandro, the Don of the Italian Mafia. Forced to pay the debt her brother owed, Demetria is trapped in Alejandro’s world of crime and corruption but when she discovers she is pregnant with his child , the stakes escalate. As she struggles to protect her unborn child and herself, she confronts the darkness within Alejandro. Will she find a way to escape the monster who now holds her life and her heart hostage?

Todo humano tiene ambición y codicia hacia lo que no posee. La inmortalidad el deseo pleno de vivir para siempre, de no envejecer, de ser joven, y de no perderse en el olvido se ha convertido en un tema histórico como el viaje de Ponce de León, un español que se embarco en busca de la fuente de la juventud, o Alejandro Magno encontrando un "río del paraíso" y muchas otras leyendas en las islas Canarias, Japón, Polinesia e Inglaterra. Esas son sólo leyendas. En esta historia los científicos toman un papel importante con esa "sed" de conocimiento y el descubrimiento, los lleva a saber de una existencia similar a la suya, pero, con cualidades diferentes, el querer más los lleva a desafiar lo natural, lo que no debe unirse, pero sin embargo, está destinado a ser desafiado.

Si bien sobrevivir a un aparatoso accidente fue una buena noticia, la vida de Paúl siguió en medio de problemas que a simple vista no tenían solución, aunque gracias a la compañía de aquellas personas que lo perdonaron, a pesar de sus errores, logra salir adelante. Es entonces cuando, tras recuperarse, los horizontes de Paúl se amplían y empieza sus nuevas aventuras mientras lucha contra los demonios de su pasado, mantiene su cordura en el presente y trata de evitar al máximo los misterios del futuro. *** Esta historia representa la segunda parte de Ser inmortal.

#completed!!! Bright looked up, his tender gaze aimed at softening Emma's heart. "I've only just realized the depth of my love for you, and I can't bear to lose you." "You're aware that I don't believe in love, aren't you? So, please don't use that as a justification," Emma responded sharply. "Alright, then, I simply need you in my life, Emma." Emma gritted her teeth. "So, where were you when I needed you, Your Highness?" #secondchance #getingbacktogether #slowburn #diplomacy #kingdombuilding #enemytolover --- (Setting: 19th Century) Seven years had passed since Emma last saw Bright Alejandro Anderson—her first love. Emma had almost succeeded in living her life normally. She was doing fine. But that man resurfaced in Emma's life as Prince Anderson, who led the royal legal affairs team. He not only appeared in Emma's life but also forced her to look back. To revisit memories she desperately wanted to forget. For Emma, Bright, aka Prince Anderson, was the most bitter lesson in her life. From him, Emma learned never to trust anyone. Not even God. ~~~ Emma's tears flowed, voice cracked and pained, "Even if I were to die," her despair remained, "I'll hate you forever, it's only fair, Don't come to my funeral, don't you dare, Set foot at my graveside, expect no embrace, Don't ever anticipate my heart's forgiving grace, I'll spend my days, my bones, in hatred's grip, A love once cherished, now a sinking ship. ~~~ "I've just killed someone with my own hands. Ah, this is how deep my love for you is, Emma. I would kill for you, and you've just witnessed it with your own eyes." ... "I'm here... don't be scared... this time I'm not leaving you, unlike before when I left you." ... "I was stupid. I am sorry. I regret it with every breath I take. I wish there was a way to turn back time to fix the past. But despite everything I can do, I can't. So, I sincerely apologize, even though I know I don't have the right to do so." !!!Explicit adult content above chapter 100 and will be informed at the beginning of the chapter. Please refrain from accessing the chapter if you are underage. Thank you.!!! another works: - Undressed by The Half-beast Prince - Wolfdale: Blood of the Moon - Mafia Princess: Raised by Wolves - Slayer Knight: Survive The Undead

I’ve done it all, I have achieved my greatest dream yet I feel empty. I cherished all those who deserved it, and silenced the undeserving. I’ve come so far through this treacherous road yet as tears flow down my face, I don’t feel the accomplishment. Was everything I did for nought? “The only thing standing between you and your goal is the story you keep telling yourself.” I silently muttered to myself as I read and cleaned the books of my abuelo. These books have been in the attic for so long, a treasure from the past yet they are here, slowly degrading. “Are you done cleaning, hijo?” grumbled by my abuela and she added, “Come on now, we have a lot to clean up, the moving company is coming!” I smiled at her and replied, “Yeah I’ll be done in a while, these are treasures, you know?” As I continued what I was doing, I found a book covered by a tela hidden behind a box. I immediately went for it and as I held it in my hands, I felt the dust-covered worn hard-bonded book. I cleaned it with my trapo and read the worn out title, “La Sociedad Secreta de la Justicia.” The secret society of justice, that is such a rich name for a book, I thought. As I opened it, a trail of musty old-book smell filled the air. A thrill of anticipation went through me as I flipped through the first few pages of. Intrigue went through the roof as I discovered that it wasn’t a novel but my Abuelo’s diary. “Quite a strange title for a diary, lolo.” A tear formed on my eyes as I muttered to the heavens while slightly laughing. My abuelo hasn’t died for long but he still never fails to make me smile. A short burst of deep honks brought me back to reality. I really am in trouble now! I whispered to myself and not long after, I heard the shout of my Abuela, “Alejandro, I told you already, pack up and arrange the books on the truck along with other items!” After a few hours of back-breaking, sweat-forming, and snot-forming work; we’ve finally done it! After a few minutes of break time had gone by, I went to the bathroom and cleaned the dirt I picked up today. After that I dressed myself, and together with my family, we went out of the house. My father, for the last time, locked the gate. As I heard the metals clicking, I looked back to see the house for the last time. This house was my home, my childhood, and my memories yet today I am leaving it all behind. Tears formed on my tear ducts as I was reminiscing about the past. “Let’s go now, your Abuela is tired and wants to sleep on a bed as fast as possible.” blurted out by my father. I closed the door slowly as I entered the taxi solemnly, knowing that a new chapter would start anew, and there was no turning back. Author's Note; Hello mijos and mijas! This will be my hobby book as I am still studying at an engineering school. Expect no regular uploads as this season marks the deadliest chapter of my life (I might fail!). But throwing that aside, this novel only has the backbone for now, nothing is really set in stone so you might, can, and would have a part in creating this! This novel is basically the creation of my daydreaming haha, I am really excited to hear your thoughts! Ah yes, do know that I am Filipino and this novel is centered on the southern tip of the Philippines so expect some unfamiliar words, or unfamiliar sentence-structure, just ask me though, I'll be glad to explain!

Rhea is a tomboy girl who loves what guys like, like food wrestling and skateboarding, but she also loves girls. She will have adventures in her life. There will be tragedy, conquest, revenge, betrayal, and turning straight girls into liking her. What will happen? Click on this story so you can find out. Let’s have fun with this story. She will get girlfriends, future wives with former teachers, best friends, coworkers, family principals, students, college students, and older women as well. 

When Sophia Anderson flees her own wedding, her sister Willow is unexpectedly thrust into the role of her substitute bride, turning Willow’s already tumultuous life into a waking nightmare. Three years later, Sophia reemerges, supported by the family, to reclaim her position as Alejandro’s wife, leaving Willow cast aside and forgotten. “What about the night we shared? Didn’t it mean anything to you?” Willow asked, her voice shaky, terrified of his response and yet knew his response will finalize it all. Alejandro scoffed, eyebrows raised like he couldn’t believe his ears. "The night we shared was utterly insignificant, Willow. It meant nothing to me. Don't delude yourself into thinking it held any importance.” He spat out without hesitation. Alejandro looks at her dead in the eye, "Sign the divorce papers, Willow and leave. I don’t ever want to see your face around here anymore.”

Jess has long for a partner by her side to cement a lifelong relationship. Then Mr. Alejandro Sanchez dropped into her life the embodiment of perfection can she resist or will she be engulfed by him? keep reading to find out

Camilla Martinez, deeply in love with her childhood sweetheart, was challenged with a heart-breaking choice when her mother's life hung by a thread. Billionaire Marcus Del Monte, a man known for his ruthlessness and thirst for money, power, and revenge, offered to pay for the medical bills, but it came at a massive cost. Camilla had to marry him and sever all ties with her family. It was a carefully laid trap, precisely organized by Marcus and his shadowy clan, driven by a dark force for vengeance. As the tension amplified, Camilla confronted Marcus, demanding answers: 'Why are you so rude, Marcus? What did I ever do to you?' He had taken everything away from her. He made sure she was vulnerable. Marcus's husky voice screamed anger and pain as he responded, 'Your mother made my father the devil and this very same home a hell. So I will keep you in it!' “'My mother didn't do anything! You're just accusing her, Marcus!'“ It irritated Camilla every time he had dishonoured the young days of her mother. But Marcus had revealed a startling truth: 'Well, guess what? I am the product of what I'm accusing her!' As hope faded, a mysterious billionaire, entered the scene, later on finding himself making a fiery declaration: 'If he aims to put you in hell,' he vowed, 'then I will be your salvation and his new hell.' Alejandro Montellia, an ambitious and competent rising rival of Marcus in the cutthroat world of business, also carried secrets and harboured a thirst for revenge. Camilla found herself caught in a power struggle between two billionaires, each with their motives and desires. In 'Troubled Wife, Fancy Rival,' love and deception had entwined, and Camilla had navigated a dangerous path where the price of salvation could be her own heart, and where revenge had been a dangerous game with consequences that could shatter them all.

In the gripping narrative of Isabella, Diego, and the rival Alejandro and Vega families, a web of intrigue, passion, and betrayal unfolds. Tasked with the mission of infiltrating the Vega family as a spy for Diego Stone, Isabella's journey takes an unexpected turn when she inadvertently falls into Alejandro Vega's cunning scheme, ultimately finding herself ensnared in a web of love and deception.Alejandro Vega, a formidable and enigmatic lawyer of the Vega family, exudes charisma and charm while secretly wielding immense power behind the scenes. With Marco, the heir of the Vega family, serving as a mere figurehead, Alejandro's calculating nature and manipulative tactics effectively steer the family's affairs. As Isabella delves deeper into her role as a spy, she uncovers shocking truths about her past and the Stone family's dark secrets.The revelation that Grandpa Fernández, once revered as a patriarch of the Stone family, was responsible for her father's murder and subsequent cover-up shatters Isabella's world. Adopted into the Stone family under false pretenses, Isabella grapples with the devastating truth of her origins and struggles to reconcile her loyalty to Diego with her growing feelings for Alejandro.Meanwhile, Diego's unrequited love for Isabella transforms into a dangerous obsession, driving him to desperate measures to win her affection. Despite his genuine affection for her since childhood, Diego's misguided pursuit only deepens the animosity between the warring families, igniting a fierce conflict that threatens to consume them all.As tensions escalate and the specter of war looms on the horizon, Isabella finds herself torn between her loyalties and her heart's desires. Faced with impossible choices and the weight of her family's sins, Isabella must navigate a treacherous path to uncover the truth and protect those she loves.In the explosive climax, Isabella's courage and resilience are put to the ultimate test as she confronts the darkest secrets of both families and fights to forge her own destiny. As the dust settles and the smoke clears, Isabella emerges from the crucible of conflict stronger and more determined than ever before. Who got the girl finally? How did he do it? How did the story end? Read this novel.

A member of the special force of the Pope Swiss Guard is reincarnated as a newly captured slave on his way to Neapolis where he and a group of slaves will be bought by a Lanista of Capua

“Fate has something planned for you…” The Borderland, a desert region located between two countries, two cultures and two rivals; This Region is full of mysteries and rich in“mana” (Natural Energy) a target for powerful individuals. Five Years ago, a tragedy hit the borderland with a massive earthquake and destroyed both cities completely…among the victims,a boy whose existence was completely erased… After witnessing a miracle, Alejandro Sanchez, a regular student at the Sun City International High School, a prestigious school where students from all over the world come to learn with high technology in the Western World, decided to investigate what happened on that fateful night… A new adventure begins as Alejandro meets the mysterious transfer student who resembles that boy who disappeared…he returns to the place he once called home with a simple mission: Assassinate the one who killed his father. Join the two boys as they uncover the secrets of Borderland… Presenting a new and improved project taken by inspiration of my past projects “The Lessons of a Lazy Substitute Teacher” and “Crimson Moon” with a new story and new characters... THANK YOU AND ENJOY… What to expect: A Long Story with Real World Settings in Modern Times, with realistic historical event references and unique cultures and traditions loathed around the world… A slow start and plot development that will escalate with every chapter… Character driven plot and Character development… Slice of Life with School settings and Romance… Mystery and Horror in some cases… with Mythological creatures and many legends that many of the readers haven’t heard before as they are from across the world Debate between Good and Evil… Unique Powers and Abilities with Action pack scenarios similar to manga/anime style attacks Note: This is a new and improved story of a project that I’ve been working on for several years. This is a long story with great characters, and incredible settings. Please enjoy the story, feedback is always welcome as long as it’s not offensive or just wanting to attack the author…I am a novice who writes for the readers to have fun…

BLURB: Alison Knowles went into a three-year contracted marriage with Lucas Alejandro, in order for her to raise enough money to prevent her mother from going to jail. She would rather remain in the bondage of an abusive marriage with Lucas than be alive, and watch her mother rot in jail. Lucas made the marriage a living hell for her but she endured regardless, consoled by the fact that it was just a short term contract and would come to an end soon. Alison got tired of Lucas's difficulties and ran off to a bar to cool off, thereby engaging in a one-night stand with a total stranger. The encounter with the stranger led to her pregnancy but she chose to blame it on Lucas, knowing fully well that he wouldn't suspect a thing. This secret went on for a while without Lucas's knowledge, little did she know that there was more to her family’s past and it was just about to catch up with her.

"Whisked Away: A Passionate Love Affair in Exotic Lands" is an enthralling romance novel that takes readers on a thrilling journey across the globe. Set against the backdrop of breathtaking and culturally rich locations, the story unfolds with a sense of wanderlust and adventure. Emma Sullivan, a spirited and adventurous young woman, leaves behind her ordinary life in search of something extraordinary. As she travels through vibrant markets, ancient ruins, and serene landscapes, Emma's path intertwines with Alejandro, a mysterious and charismatic globetrotter. Their encounters in exotic lands ignite a passionate love affair that defies geographical boundaries and societal expectations. Amidst the intoxicating scents, vibrant colors, and mesmerizing traditions, Emma and Alejandro navigate the challenges and joys of their shared adventures. They face cultural differences, confront their own insecurities, and learn to embrace the unknown together. Their connection deepens as they explore the uncharted territories of their hearts, finding solace and passion in each other's arms. With each turn of the page, readers are transported to captivating destinations, from the bustling streets of Marrakech to the tranquil beaches of Bali. The novel explores the forbidden nature of their love, the magnetic pull of opposites attracting, and the transformative power of a love that transcends time and place. "Whisked Away: A Passionate Love Affair in Exotic Lands" is a tantalizing blend of romance, adventure, and wanderlust. It invites readers to escape into the pages, experience the thrill of far-off lands, and immerse themselves in the intoxicating journey of two souls destined to meet and fall deeply in love amidst the beauty of the world.

Chanty Alejandro has been sexually abused after attending her friend’s party. While Lucas Sarmiento needs to get himself settled into a married life to earn his father’s trust to allow him to be the heir of the prestigious five-star restaurant his family use to run with different branches across the globe. Two people have bonded together, mostly needing each other for their own benefits. Chanty needs to be married and have someone to be a father to her baby to avoid people shaming her family for becoming a rape victim. However, Lucas will need Chanty as his key to becoming the heir to his family’s legacy. Locked in an arrangement both of their families have agreed to, what kind of life do Chanty and Lucas expect to have? Could it be possible that love be formed in the setup where they have been locked?

Alejandro Dominic is a powerful and promiscuous man with trust and intimacy issues, and a taste for innocence. He does not believe in any higher deity and sees himself as a god. He lays his eyes on the beautiful Christian girl, Isis, and oaths to make her his, for Alejandro always gets what he wants... Isis is a breath-taking Christian girl who questions the practices and morale of her faith and her family. She seeks for adventure and finds it in the form of Alejandro. Despite Isis’ moral qualms becoming the epicentre of the sacrifices that Alejandro needs to make in order to win Isis’ love, their cultures clash so beautifully. Yet, will she have him praying for his soul? What will unfold in this story of two different worlds ? Read on.

A story where we visualize the psychological damage of a couple towards their children and how they move forward healing the wounds of childhood to be able to be well with themselves and with those around them, however we will see that it is not a linear path and we will know how the gaps in the life of Emma and the life of Alejandro to achieve their happy ending.

Clément Ernest Durand Corbin es un fraile bondadoso y piadoso cuyo único deseo es presenciar y participar en la convivencia y prosperidad compartida de las cuatro facciones; qué lástima es, entonces, que el destino lo haya elegido para ser su perdición. En el reino de Lérèves, la humanidad se ha encontrado bajo la bota de Ángel, Diablo y Místico por igual durante no menos de tres décadas seguidas, y las tensiones no hacen más que aumentar. En estos tiempos desesperados, buscan las selecciones, ceremonias en las que las grandes almas de los antiguos arrojan sus bendiciones sobre la humanidad y les ofrecen una oportunidad de luchar en presencia de sus enemigos aparentemente insuperables. ¿Qué debe hacer un fraile cuando esa bendición cae sobre él? ¿Cuando sus rosarios e himnos sean reemplazados por una espada y un escudo? ¿Cuando los bancos silenciosos y las oraciones humildes sean reemplazados por multitudes rugientes y cánticos sedientos de sangre? Peor aún, ¿qué hacer cuando encuentra el amor en los brazos de quien debería ser considerada su enemiga? Con un pasado oscuro y doloroso detrás de él, y un futuro incierto y sangriento por delante, Clément tendrá que tomar una decisión: ceder al destino y prolongar el ciclo sangriento, o arriesgarse y labrarse un nuevo camino a partir de lo desconocido.

Susana una chica de 19 años, por problemas se tendra que mudar a Rusia con su familia pero no a la ciudad precisamente se trendra que mudar muy al fondo de la ciudad cerca de un bosque que por una impertinencia conocera a Alejandro su Mate.

Mia Jhanizza Alejandro-the successful model,actress,and a host is like a almost conplete repleca of belle in beauty and the beast.But she's much more wealthy and brainy. She's kind to all people especially kids that's why people loved and adire her so much.But behind her good and kind attitude a dark past happened. When she was a kid until the age of 13 her parents lock her up in the room where there's no window only the door is the possible way to get out.She live herself there for almost a decade and three she thought that she will die there but a miracle happened her mother and father died in a crash.She's happy very much because she can now go. The maid take care of her.She tutored her every single details on how the life goes and how the world works.Until she reached her legal age she's happy but a bit sad because her nana is dead not a long time ago.

Kelly Alejandro is an accounting student who always have a dream about a man since she was young up to present. What will she do if she suddenly see him in real life but he has a character opposite in her dream? What will she do if her heart is beating for two men? Will she choose her lover, Philip who always throws accounting pickup lines at her? Or her another lover, the man in her dream? *** A/N: All rights belong to Mr. Ted Sun, the rightful owner of the old cover of "The Man in My Dream" which had the appearance of one of my favorite English models, Mr. Charlie Matthews, found on Pinterest. After a few days, I removed and changed it with a new cover that's copyright-free.

Alejandro era un estudiante normal,invisible para los demás y sin novia. hasta que es llevado a otro mundo que esta siendo poco a poco conquistado por un rey demonio , lo lograra vencer o que pasara. y mientras tanto y sin saberlo poco a poco se convertirá en alguien muy importante en ese mundo, que lograra grandes hazañas, grandes compañeros y amigos y ¿encontrara una pareja? en ese nuevo mundo donde todo lo que conocía desapareció y ahora vive en un mundo donde no existe la tecnología pero esta lleno de magia, criaturas, mountros y otras especies. mientras continua sus aventuras con sus compañeros y amigos.

-Isla Azur Series 1- Elaithra Guiddoti, simple at anak ng isa sa mga kasambahay ng pinakamaimpluwensiyang pamilya ng Isla Azur, ang mga Ardente. Mistulang langit at lupa ang kinalakhan niyang buhay simula noong isinilang siya sa mundo na pinaliligiran ng mga mayayaman. Limitado lamang ang kaniyang pwedeng gawing aksyon at mistulang nakakulong sa hawla na kung saan walang kalayaan. Isa lamang ang nais niya sa buhay-ang mai-ahon niya ang antas ng kanilang buhay mag-ina, ngunit isang napakalaking pader ang kailangan niyang lampasan upang matupad ang kaniyang nais sa buhay. Malayong malayo sa kinalakhang buhay ni Alejandro Ardente, anak at tagapag-mana ng pinakamaimpluwensiyang tao sa Isla Azur. Tadhana ang mistulang naging daan upang sila'y magtagpo at siya ring magtatapos ng kanilang pagsasama. Hanggang kailan hahabulin ng kamay ng orasan ang oras? At hanggang kailan susugurin ni Elaithra ang araw nang hindi nasasaktan?

Laging malas si Shaina sa buhay, magmula nang mamatay ang ama niya sa isang car accident. Mas naging malas pa siya nang mabalitaan niya na baon sila sa utang dahil sa pagiging talo ng ama sa sugalan kaya for the sake of god nagawa siyang ireto ng ina sa matandang mayaman at walang gusto ay ang mapangasawa siya at gustong matikman pati ang puri niya. Kaya tumakas siya sa kanila para di matuloy ang pagreto ng ina sa matanda. Sa kasamaang palad, mas lalong malas ang buhay niya nang makilala ang magkakapatid sina Shawn ang pala kaibigan, si Steven ang bolero, si Tom na napakamaniyakis, si Alejandro ang babaero, si Mark ang tahimik ngunit mabait, si Ken na dating ex boyfriend niya, si at Orlando na masungit. Nabasag niya ang vase na nagkakahalagang 3 million dahil sa galit niya kay Orlando at naibato niya ang mga vase ngunit nakailag to. Nagmakaawa siya ngunit di siya pinagbigyan pero sa isang kundisyon, magtrabaho siya bilang waitress ng mga ito sa isang bar dahil nabasag niyang vase. Ako naman si loka loka handang gawin ang lahat mabayaran Lang niya mga ito. Paano kung umibig siya isa sa mga lalaki, at paano kung may mga pagtingin din ito sa kaniya? pagaagawan kaya siya?

Alejandro Dimartino, the band leader of Melancholia, is rumored on having symptoms of Schizophrenia. People believed that this was the reason why his music displays meanings undistinguished by the heart; It exudes melancholic sensations unfamiliar to many. Despite this known fact, many people are still drawn to him. Hannah Fernandez is no exemption. A straight A student, and a strong female persona. They've met a long time ago, but there seems to be some pages left unsaid. Their regrets.