Karina took a deep breath.

"I only suggested that trip because it was a simple get-together. No one could have predicted the accident. I've spent years trying to make amends, but I have my own life, and I can't keep being dragged down by this." The middle-aged man stepped forward, his finger nearly jabbing at Karina's forehead. "You ungrateful girl! Tara treated you so well, and this is how you repay her?"

Karina turned her head to avoid him, her voice calm but firm. "I was devastated by Tara's death, but I can't carry guilt that doesn't belong to me for the rest of my life. I've already done more than enough."

The woman began to sob, her voice full of desperation. "Karina, please, just help us one last time. Kieran's health is so poor. He needs money for treatment."

Karina looked at the woman who had once been her adoptive mother, her emotions a tangled mess. Memories surged through her mind like a rising tide.

She remembered her younger self, tiptoeing around the house, filled with gratitude and a yearning to belong to this family. But now, everything had changed-twisted beyond recognition.

car accident was a tragedy. I didn't want Tara to die, and I didn't want

walk away from this! If you hadn't

me that the accident was intentional? All because I didn't accept your confession?" Kieran

weren't for you, Tara would still be alive,

be in this

be the one paying for this

heart pounding in her chest. She

you...? That's not just wrong. It's a

took over "Kieran was confused. He loved you too much, and that's why

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