Chapter 92: More Terrible Punishment

Serena POV

I was the image of a woman who had given her all, not realizing that my true self had disappeared. There was nothing left of my broken self; everything disappeared with my carelessness.

My dream was simple: to receive attention and love from a man who truly loved me. However, that never happened. I understood my behavior was detrimental, but I felt I had no choice. The thirst for affection became a part of me because, throughout my life, I never felt it from my father.

And now I was at the point of losing hope.

All the sacrifices I had made were worth nothing. Love makes everything taste sweet, like chocolate melting on the tongue, but the reality is bitter. My subconscious swallowed the promises, hoping he would be at the end of my search. Once more, everything completely dashed my expectations.

I wanted to laugh at my stupidity, but I was ashamed to admit it. Every time I looked in the mirror, I wanted to destroy myself. My existence feels shameful, dirty, and useless. Ev