As soon as they stepped out of the clinic, the girl exhaled deeply, as though shedding a heavy burden. Yet her expression remained unsettled, shifting between hesitation and determination.

She turned to Karina, forcing a faint smile that looked strained and unnatural. "Karina, can you wait here for a moment? I'm going to the convenience store nearby to grab something. I'll be right back." Karina, though slightly puzzled, nodded. "Alright, but don't take too long. I'll wait for you here."

The girl nodded and jogged toward the store in the distance.

Minutes ticked by, but she didn't return. Karina stood by the roadside, craning her neck to look around, her worry growing with every passing moment.

Suddenly, a figure darted out from a nearby alley and charged straight toward her. Before Karina could react, a bucket of liquid was dumped over her, drenching her completely.

The acrid smell hit her immediately, and her mind buzzed with alarm. Her heart dropped as she realized what it was.

Gasoline.

she froze upon seeing the

blazing with a maniacal gleam. Gone was the delicate, pitiful expression she had worn before. In its place was a hollow, hate-filled gaze, consumed by jealousy and bitterness. She gripped the empty bucket tightly, her breathing ragged, her chest heaving with each breath. Then, in a shrill, hysterical voice, she burst into a

Surprised, aren't

come! I loved him-I loved him so much I reduced myself to nothing for him. And yet, he wouldn't even spare me a second

but she forced herself to remain calm. Her voice trembled slightly, but she spoke steadily, trying to reason with the girl. "Love should never be like this! You can't force feelings. What Wilfred and I have been through

anything away from you. Every person's fate and connections are unique.

as he took in the scene before him. He stopped in his tracks, his entire body tense as his

your mind! If you go through with this, you won't just destroy Karina-you'll ruin your own life too. Put down

sanity overwhelmed by rage. Her hand shot up, holding the lighter

ignite everything in an

can't have his heart, then at least I can

In that heart-stopping moment,

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