Since my parents stopped standing up for me, he became the person I trusted and cared about the most. I told him everything, and he was the only person I had ever sent this video to. 

Back then, Jared was just an amateur hiker who had gotten caught in a sudden storm. He would have died had I not risked my life to save him. 

Since that incident, Jared never left my side. He would look at me as if I had hung the stars in the sky, hoping I would accept his love. 

“Be my girlfriend, Charlie! I won’t stop pestering you until you do! 

“I can see that you’re going through a lot. Let me share your burden.” 

Seeing his consistent efforts, I accepted him and told him everything that was happening at home. 

In the beginning, he would comfort me and promise me a future with a family and a home of our own. However, somewhere down the line, he started getting closer to Jenny. 

I realized too late. Before I could confront Jared, he and my parents forced me to be Jenny’s scapegoat. 

The video killed whatever remaining shreds of love I had for him. 

Jared returned at night. When he saw my injuries, he rushed over worriedly. “What happened? Come on. I’ll take you to the hospital.”