Chapter 26. Bitter Brew, Sweet Reunion
In the dimly lit corridor, the unmistakable stench of despair lingered in the air, mingling with the dank and musty odor of damp stone. Within these formidable walls, Cassia, who was once adorned in luxurious garments, found herself imprisoned and reduced to a mere shadow of her former self.
After her desperate attempt to murder Amoria, the lover of his fiance the crown prince, she was thrown into the dungeon to pay for her sins. Today, she would be brought before the court, where the judge would determine her fate.
The coldness enveloped Cassia, intensifying her hunger and despair.
"I'm starving," she murmured, her voice barely audible. Sadness and loneliness overwhelmed her as she grappled with her helplessness within the dungeon's walls.
"Why is this happening to me? Why me?" Cassia questioned, her words echoing in the desolate corridor.
Suddenly, a voice called out her name.
"Cassia," the voice beckoned.
Cassia turned her gaze towards the sound, her eyes meeting the figure outside her cell. With a surge of hope, she rushed towards her brother.
"Brother! Brother, please... Help me get out of here. Brother..."
As Cassia spoke, she noticed her brother's expression-a look of disdain. Her heart sank, and tears streamed down her face like a river.
"Brother... I... I'm innocent. There's someone who is controlling me. You may not believe me, but..."
"Cassia, please stop this!" her brother interrupted, his voice raised.
Cassia was taken aback by her brother's sudden outburst. When she looked into his eyes, she saw the same look of contempt. Hopelessness consumed her once more. The familiar feeling of being unloved washed over her. No one cared for her. No one would mourn her if she died. No one wanted her to live.
"I'm... I'm sorry... I..." Cassia faltered, unable to find the right words. She couldn't bring herself to meet her brother's gaze again.
Faint murmurs filled the air, but Cassia paid them no attention.
With her spirit crushed and all hope drained, Cassia surrendered to the dark abyss, consumed by her negative thoughts.
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Basa ang mukha at may mabigat na pakiramdam sa aking dibdib nang ako'y magising. Napahawak ako sa dibdib ko at hindi maiwasang maluhang muli.
So, that's what you felt during that scene. It was never mentioned in the novel, but I'm sorry that you have to experience that kind of pain, Cassia.
I know that Cassia was built to be a villainess. Pero hindi ko maiwasang isipin kung bakit laging ang mga main characters lang ang nagkakaroon ng happy endings?
BINABASA MO ANG
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