Chapter 72

• "Looking back," Karl began. His gaze was distant as he recounted his story, "Your insult was difficult for me to accept because I loved you so much. It's challenging, trust me. You could have turned me down in a more sympathetic manner, or at least not in public. It really stung that you made fun of me."
• I listened intently without knowing what to say. I felt at a loss for words.
• "Was it to further ridicule and degrade me when you posted the video of my confession to that group?" Karl's voice carried a tone of anger and clenched his fists.