As Nadine poured out her frustrations to her mother, she couldn't help but let her emotions spill over. Her days of seclusion had taken a toll, evident in her gaunt appearance and the rawness in her voice.

Her mother, ever supportive yet concerned, tried to console her. "Why are you tormenting yourself, Nadine? You've been locked up for days now, not eating properly. Look at yourself, you're becoming so thin. Please, stop torturing yourself. Forget about Zander," she urged gently.

"How can I do that, Mommy? I loved him so much. I gave him my whole heart, and what happened is tearing me apart. He didn't even say goodbye properly....