章 199: The Beginning of the End      

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I was considering creating a separate book for the other female leads, but since their stories are shorter and more like snippets, I've decided to incorporate them into this one instead. Hope that's alright with everyone! 

Thank you all for your amazing support!

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[IRAYA]

I made my way to the salon, the weight of my decision heavy but liberating. It was time to shed the remnants of Jason's influence, starting with my hair.

I instructed the stylist to return it to its natural shade, the soft chestnut brown I had once loved. As the dark dye was stripped away, it felt like layers of his control were being peeled back, strand by strand.

When I walked out, my reflection no longer bore the shadow of who Jason wanted me to be. It was the first step back to reclaiming myself.