Chapter 7

Back then, I thought those were promises. Only later did I realize he had simply kept my entire ten years firmly in his grip. But reality was so tragic. I had become a living joke. In my dream, I couldn't stop laughing. I laughed and laughed until I actually woke up laughing. Something salty trickled into my mouth. The moment I opened my eyes, I met Garrison's bloodshot gaze. "Vesper... you're finally awake." The man before me no longer had his usual radiance. Dark circles bruised the...