Chapter 47

• Life continued as usual. Despite the deep pain of betrayal inflicted on Vanessa, I was able to move past the painful phase, coming to terms with the harsh reality that at some point in life, those people you love and trust dearly may betray you. But I realised I don't have to dwell on it, as it would serve no purpose because the weight of the sin will rest on them, not me.
• For several days, I struggled with the decision of whether to confront or not. Each time I gathered the courage to place the call, it seemed to vanish at the last moment, but I eventually did. She was visibly stunned when I revealed that I knew everything about her involvement with Felix.
• She pleaded for my forgiveness, claiming that it was Felix's manipulation that got to her. Although I told her I forgave her, I couldn't bring myself to trust her again, so I cut off the friendship. I harboured no ill feelings towards her, but I saw no reason why we should continue being friends when trust had already been shattered.