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Back in my reckless youth, I used my wealth to keep a man. When he finally rose to power, the first thing he did was exact his revenge. He crippled my hand and disfigured my face, then cast me off to a remote border town, condemning me to two long years of living hell. Two years later, while I was still crawling through the dirt, I saw him again—now standing far above me. Looking down at me, he asked why I didn't tell him I loved him anymore. I cowered, shaking my head, consumed by pure terror. "Never again," I promised. "I'll never say it again."