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During the debate, Finley led Alison to tear open my old scar right in front of everyone, so that she could win. "Bonnie, after being raped and once losing heart, do you really have the right to talk about strength here?" Alison spat. Later, at the victory party, everyone was gathered around, gossiping. The guy who once swore he'd protect me forever was grinning as he brought up my sore spot for everyone to hear. "When she was thirteen, the landlord got drunk, unlocked the door, and barged right in. And, well, you can guess the rest," he said. Some people started snickering, and Finley just shrugged off with a laugh. "Drop it. She's petty. If she finds out, she'll definitely make a scene." I stood quietly outside the door, not pushing it open. Finley always saw me as damaged goods, filthy and unwanted by anyone except him. But he never knew I'd already signed up for the exchange program to Graviland. In seven days, I'd be gone from his world for good.