Lisa POV I sat on my bed, my knees pressed against my chest as tears continued to fall. My mind kept replaying everything that happened that night. FLASHBACK I was walking toward the car my father had sent for me. When I got home and the doors opened, I saw all of them—my father, my mother, and my two siblings—waiting for me. “So, did you break up with her?” my father asked coldly. His words immediately made anger rise inside me. “Yes,” I answered. I was about to walk away when I heard him speak again, making my anger burn even more. “Good. She’s not good for you.” I stopped and turned to look at him. “She’s too good for me. You’re just too blind to see it,” I said. “I’m not blind, Lalisa. I only want what’s best for you,” he replied. His words made me remember what happened. At Manoban Estate, in the garden, before the breakup… “I want you to break up with her. If you don’t, I’ll kill her. So choose, Lalisa. I only want what’s best for you,” he whispered. — “Best for me?” I laughed bitterly. My hands trembled as years of pain finally spilled out. “What’s best for me?” I repeated, my voice shaking. “I was better without you.” Everyone froze. “I was happy without you—without all of you.” I pointed at them, unable to stop the tears. “You call yourselves my family, and yet you’re telling me this is for my own good?” My voice broke as I shouted the last words. “I WAS BETTER WITH HER!” I didn’t notice my mother walking toward me until— SLAP. The sound echoed through the room. I slowly turned to look at her, pure shock written across my face. No one moved. No one spoke. Tears streamed down my face. “I was better without you,” I whispered before turning and walking away. END OF FLASHBACK My hand slowly touched the side of my face where she had slapped me. That was when the painful truth hit me. They would never love me the way they loved my siblings. I felt like nothing more than a visitor in my own home. As tears continued to fall, I didn’t hear the door open. I only noticed someone when I heard footsteps approaching. I looked up. “Why are you here?” I asked, quickly wiping my tears. “I came to bring you food. You haven’t eaten all day,” Jeongyeon said softly, placing a tray in front of me. “I’m not hungry,” I replied coldly. She didn’t leave. “I just want you to eat, Lisa. I know everything feels heavy right now.” She hesitated. “And I know you hate me… but I’ll always be here for you.” I looked at her. “Always there for me?” I asked, my cold tone fading. “Yes,” she said. “I was always here… I was just too scared to defend you.” I stared at her, surprised by the guilt in her eyes. “Idiot,” I whispered. I didn’t expect her to hear it. But she did. She gave me a small, sad smile. “I know.” Then she slowly knelt beside the bed, careful not to touch me. “Can you forgive your unnie?” I lowered my gaze. “I don’t know,” I admitted. She nodded. “You don’t have to forgive me right away. But remember this…” Her voice softened. “I’ll stay here. No matter how long it takes… I’ll be here until you’re ready.” I stared at her for a long moment. Then, without saying anything, I reached for her hand and pulled her up. The moment she stood, I wrapped my arms around her and buried my face in her neck. “I still don’t forgive you,” I muttered. “I just want a hug.” She let out a soft chuckle and gently hugged me back. “I know,” she whispered. As I closed my eyes, one thought stayed in my mind. Maybe… when everything is finally okay… I’ll find you again, Jennie Kim. -END- #jenlisa_story #jennie #lisa #Jentop - @lemon_cutiee