The Betrayal and Cruel Proof

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GeorgeSteve... think about the person closest to you. The one you'd give everything for.
Steve Carter's eyes tremble noticeably.
SteveI always thought she was the only certainty in my life. Even if the whole world turned against me, she would stand by my side.
SteveBut one day, I saw her chat history. She was having an affair.
The protagonist stays silent, letting him continue.
SteveThat person... wasn't a stranger.
Steve (Trembling)It was... the person I trusted most.
GeorgeWho?
SteveMy brother! I kept telling myself it was a misunderstanding. But later, I found their distance was far closer than any misunderstanding could explain.
GeorgeYou didn't... collapse then?
SteveCollapse? The real collapse was later when I found out—the child I thought was my 'own'...
He closes his eyes, tears falling.
SteveBelongs to her and my brother.
SteveThey took even my last shred of dignity.
GeorgeSo you want to jump.
SteveLike everyone who commits suicide, I don't actually want to die. I just can't find a reason to live.
George (Softly)I understand. Actually, you have another reason to live that even you don't know about.
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