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I was sent abroad for three years. When I was beaten up, Michael Hart was back at home, sending a massive bouquet of Valentine's Day roses to the apple of his eye, Sophia Turner. When I was sick and waiting to die in a damp, miserable rental room, Michael hosted a lavish birthday party for Sophia back home. When I thought I was going to die in Blaston, one of Michael's assistants came to rescue me. "Ms. Lane, you can go home now." On the plane, I wiped the mist off the window. Michael's assistant walked over. "Ms. Lane, the plane is about to land." He paused for a moment and went on, "Once you're back, let go of Mr. Hart. He and Ms. Turner are about to get engaged." My hand froze against the glass. After a long pause, I shook my head. "I guess I was so naive when I was young."