Familys Regret glowing after prison 85

Familys Regret glowing after prison 85

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Barnett took a deep breath, forcing the overwhelming guilt he felt for Aurora to the back of his mind

He reached out and pulled open the desk drawer

In an instant, his eyes were flooded with a cascade of awards that gleamed like beacons in the dimly lit storage room

They hit him like a sledgehammer, leaving him stunned and speechless

His hand trembled uncontrollably as he slowly extended it to pull out the stack of awards

One by one, he carefully caressed them, each award telling its own silent story in the past twelve years, including six years of elementary school, three years of middle school, and three more of high school

All chronicled Aurora’s brilliance and relentless effort

There were awards for Aurora being student of the year. Each carried weighty honor, tangible proof of her achievements

But rather than admiration, these accolades sliced into his heart like knives

Behind every single award was Aurora’s hard work and her 

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Fo. twelve long years, she had been celebrated by teachers and classmates alike, a model student, someone everyone looked up 

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And then? What happened when she came home to the Elvador Villa

She was branded as cunning, malicious, troublemaking, and petty

In their eyes, she wasn’t even worth as much as the delinquent 

teens

The more he stared at those awards, the more disgusted he 

became with himself

For years, he’d judged her through a lens of prejudice, never once seeing her for who she really was

His hands shook violently, the rustling sound echoing in the 

quiet room

Unable to face what he was holding, he shoved the entire stack back into the drawer. His breathing grew heavier

After several agonizing moments, he managed to calm down just enough to hesitate over another closed drawer

Driven by curiosity, his hand hovered over the desk drawer again, ready to pull it open. But just as he was about to, he 

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hesitated, his fingers trembling slightly before coming to an involuntary stop

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Curiosity gnawed at him, mingled with dread. Slowly, he finally pulled it open

A letter of acceptance from Vertar University stared back at him. Its embossed golden letters and solemn emblem seemed to glow with an otherworldly light, momentarily blinding him

He gaped at it in disbelief, but no sound escaped his lips

Thisthis can’t be realhe whispered hoarsely, his voice quivering like leaves in a storm

Vertar University was the university that countless students dreamed of attending. Millions of candidates fought tooth and nail for a chance to get in, and countless others fell short

Yet here it was: Aurora, the sister he had always misunderstood, hurt, and looked down on, had managed to grab the opportunity

His hand moved toward the letter as if drawn by some invisible force, treating it like a fragile relic

When his fingertips brushed against the paper, his whole body jolted as though struck by lightning

Memories surged forward, including his mistrust of her, allowing her to be vilified by their family, the look of shock on her face during the trial when she was accused of attempted 

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murder, and his indifference after she was sentenced

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Each memory stabbed deeper than the last, shredding whatever remained of his composure

His body began to quake violently, and his breathing turned. ragged and labored, as if he were drowning and fighting desperately for air

The world spun around him, his vision blurred, and tears welled up in his eyes

Barnett choked out, his voice breaking under the weight of despair

I destroyed her! I ruined her life with my own hands!” 

Tears spilled uncontrollably down his cheeks, dripping onto the acceptance letter and smudging the ink

Remorse and selfloathing etched themselves across his face, draining him of all strength until he collapsed into the chair, holloweyed and broken

He realized then just how deeply he had wounded Aurora, far deeper than he’d ever imagined. These awards and this. acceptance letter were irrefutable evidence of the scars he could never heal

Suddenly, dizziness overwhelmed him. Darkness crept into the edges of his vision, threatening to pull him under

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Gasping for air, he fought to stay upright, clutching the edge of the desk for support

It took every ounce of willpower to steady himself as the spinning sensation gradually subsided and his emotions settled

With trembling hands, he wiped away the tears, preparing to place the acceptance letter gently back into the drawer. But a weathered diary tucked away in the corner caught his eye

His hand froze midair as his heart was torn between instinct and curiosity

Logic screamed at him not to open it. Whatever lay inside would likely deepen his pain and guilt. Yet the urge to understand Aurora was irresistible

Against his better judgment, his fingers acted on their own accord, reaching for the diary

As he opened the first page, a photograph slipped out. It was a family portrait

His parents sat smiling in the center, his mother cradling Happy, their beloved dog who had lived eighteen happy years before passing away naturally

After Happy’s death, the family mourned deeply, even holding a funeral for him

The loss had been too painful, and after that, they never brought another dog into their home

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To this day, Happy’s room remained untouched, filled with toys he once loved

Standing beside his father, Barnett wore a proud smile, while Bertha nestled close to their mother

They were a blissful family

And there, separated from him by a deliberate gap, stood Aurora

The image yanked him back to that day when the garden. bloomed with flowers in May

Bertha had suggested taking a family photo in the garden

Everything was ready when Bertha remembered Happy hadn’t joined them yet. She called out loudly for Happy

A while later, Aurora had brought Happy over, asking shyly, Barnett, what are you doing?” 

He’d brushed her off casually, saying they were taking a family picture

Her eyes lit up with excitement, assuming she was included too

But when it came time to pose, her attempt to stand near him had irritated him

Back then, aside from Bertha, he didn’t allow any other woman 

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to get close to him. Without thinking, he pushed her aside, not knowing it hurt Aurora’s feelings

Later, Bertha proposed a family vacation. Naturally, they agreed, packing up and leaving with Happy for a trip that lasted. until the final night of the holiday

That evening, the first major argument erupted

Why didn’t you take me?Aurora asked

They were already exhausted from the trip, and when she confronted them with a questioning look on her face, Barnett snapped, You’re not part of this family. Why should we bring you?” 

Their dog had a place in the center of the photo, but Aurora had been positioned a full space away from them

Even their dog had his own private room, meticulously cleaned by the housekeeper every day and filled with all of his favorite things

But Aurora was forced to live in a dark, damp storage room with only a few broken pieces of furniture scattered carelessly around

While the dog got to tag along on family vacations, Aurora, his bloodrelated sister, had to stay behind, left alone in that empty house

Every month, they dropped over 10 thousand dollars on 

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everything to make sure Happy lived the high life, including grooming, pest control, dog food, fish oil, calcium supplements, and vitamins

But Aurora didn’t see a single penny from the family. Her tuition was paid for by her own hard work and the scholarships she earned through sheer determination and academic 

excellence

These images played in his mind like a slideshow

Suddenly, a sharp pain lanced through his gut. Before he knew it, blood spattered across the desk

His heart ached beyond measure

Familys Regret glowing after prison

Familys Regret glowing after prison

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