---- Chapter 4 Before, whenever I cried, Samuel would hold me tight. That cold, distant Alpha would whisper softly to soothe me, just like Cherry used to. She always wiped my tears with a handkerchief scented with flowers and herbs. Then, she would hold me close and whisper gently, "Don't cry, Sherry. A face this pretty shouldn't be crying." It was such a cliche line, but I heard it for years and never grew tired of it. Now, no one in this world would ever comfort me like that again. The pain kept swallowing me whole. Sometimes I would forget to take my medicine; sometimes I took too much. I started leaving scars on myself again. The pale marks on my wrist that were nearly healed a ---- year ago were now covered by fresh, overlapping wounds. They looked vicious but weren't fatal. Eventually, I ran out of medicine. I didn't know how I got through it. I remembered gulping air like it could fill the hollow left by the missing drugs. I remembered staring at my reflection in the bathroom mirror. It looked distorted and rippling, as if | were melting away. I barely made it to Cherry's death anniversary. That day, the sky was clear. I got up early and forced myself to look decent, then went to buy flowers. But when I arrived at Cherry's grave, someone had beaten me there. Mom was already there, with all kinds of offerings laid out. I walked over with a blank face and placed my flowers ---- down. Just as I was about to turn and leave, a stone struck the back of my head hard. I stumbled and almost fell. The wrapped flowers came undone, scattering across the ground. Mom's voice was thick with hatred as she screamed hysterically at me and spat out words too cruel to repeat, "What are you doing here? You killed her! How dare you come to see her?" Then she broke down, weeping loudly. "You should've been the one to die!" I didn't turn around. My head throbbed and spun, like I was standing on a cliff's edge above a bottomless sea. I gripped my hands tightly, forcing myself to clear the haze and pull myself away. Only when I got into the car did I see a message from ---- Allison. She asked why I hadn't come for so long. I stared at her profile picture for a while, then slowly typed. "Sorry, there's just been so much going on lately. Allison replied immediately, "Let me reschedule for you. When can you come?" "T give up..." I typed. The cursor blinked in the text box. In the end, I didn't send that message. "T'll contact you later." Samuel came home early for the first time in a while. It wasn't Jill who took him home, but a male subordinate. When he came in, I was squinting at the empty vial. It had been empty for some time. The subordinate helped Samuel onto the couch, In the latest episode of ReelTalk, titled "Queen Bee Meets Queen Bee," the infamous Daniela Couso reunites with Sarah Moliski for a buzzworthy discussion. Dive into the world of these legendary villains as they unveil the realities behind their captivating personas. Exploring themes of power, rivalry, and intrigue, this ongoing romance series delves deep into the complexities of characters like Daniela and Sarah. Witness the clash of two formidable personalities as they navigate love, ambition, and deception in a world where nothing is as it seems. What sets this narrative apart is its intricate character dynamics and the magnetic pull between its leading ladies. Experience the allure of forbidden desires and hidden agendas in a story that promises twists at every turn. Ready to uncover the secrets that bind these queens together? Available to read at CrushReel for those eager to unravel the mysteries within.