Noel and I grew up together as childhood friends.

It should have been a sweet story, but shortly after we started high school, Noel bought some fireworks.

We hid in a corner and secretly lit them, watching as they exploded into vibrant sparks in the sky.

However, one firework didn’t fully ignite and suddenly exploded, sending sparks directly onto the right side of my face.

I only remember the intense pain and Noel’s panicked face.

He rushed me to the hospital, where the doctor said I had severe burns, leaving an indelible scar on the right side of my face.

It was the darkest period of my life.

My parents...