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Chapter 13: Veronica’s Last Chance

Chapter 13: Veronica’s Last Chance

A week later, Veronica requested to meet Rosa.

Nobody trusted her.

But Rosa agreed.

They met in a quiet room inside the mansion.

Veronica looked different.

No expensive makeup.

No arrogant smile.

Only exhaustion.

ā€œI hated you,ā€ Veronica admitted.

Rosa stayed silent.

ā€œBecause you had something I didn’t.ā€

ā€œWhat?ā€

ā€œA good heart.ā€

Rosa looked surprised.

Veronica lowered her eyes.

ā€œI spent my entire life trying to prove I was better than everyone.ā€

ā€œAnd I became the person I hated.ā€

For the first time…

Rosa saw regret.

Real regret.

But forgiveness was not something that could happen overnight.

ā€œYou have to accept the consequences,ā€ Rosa said.

Veronica nodded.

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ā€œI know.ā€

It was the first honest thing she had said in years.

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