Scars Of A Broken Bond

Larry added, “I regret agreeing to Galilea’s tactic to leak the data. It’s difficult to avoid detection when using such a way.”

However, events had already unfolded, leaving Larry grappling with what would transpire next.

Tyrone speculated.

“So Galilea’s being kidnapped is related to herself? Did she orchestrate the kidnapping to get off suspension?”

Larry replied, “Yes, Galilea planned and executed the kidnapping herself. The so-called unbearable experience was also a fabrication.”

News of Galilea’s scheme of kidnapping herself to clear her reputation reached Larry only after she had set her plan in motion

was no way out. She wouldn’t allow herself to give up

was exposed,

had done was unforgivable, and on top of that, with her

done would be meaningless. Worse still, the consequences of her deceitful behavior could be severe. She could

when he heard Larry’s confession. Veins bulged on the back

being kidnapped had been a charade to draw sympathy and make her look like the victim, distracting the attention. Her supposed horrific ordeal was just a lie, an illusion of suffering. Even her

his teeth and tightened his fists with increasing force, causing his knuckles to creak. The physical manifestation of his anger was frighteningly clear as he struggled to contain his

countless sacrifices to comfort her after the traumatic experience, hurting the people he loved most. He had given her every benefit of the doubt

profound realization of how his actions toward Galilea had deeply hurt Sabrina. At the time, he had convinced himself that his actions were justified, believing that Galilea had gone through a traumatic ordeal that warranted his support and defense. However, now that he knew the truth, he

self-hatred swelled. Why hadn’t he uncovered the