Inferno Hearts | Xu Minghao

7. Her past

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Kim Nabi, a young girl whose life turned into a haunting nightmare following the passing of her beloved mother.

Her world was once stable, living with her parents, but that all changed when her mother's lifeless body was discovered.

Despite relentless efforts, neither the police nor anyone else has managed to uncover the identity of the killer, leaving the case shrouded in mystery to this very day.

Kim Sunghoon, Nabi's father.

Amidst his struggles with a mental disorder, the man committed unspeakable acts against the innocent child, actions that can never be justified or excused.

In the tragic narrative of Kim Nabi's life, her own father, Kim Sunghoon, became the heartbreaking reason behind her failed suicide attempts.

The weight of her emotional pain and the struggles she faced within her family drove her to the brink of despair.

Following the devastating loss of her mother, Kim Nabi's life took a turn for the worse when she was forced into homeschooling.

This change marked the beginning of her misery, as it introduced new challenges and difficulties into her already troubled existence, ultimately leading her to contemplate running away in search of a different path.

For Kim Nabi, living with her father became an unbearable living hell.

Through every conceivable and inconceivable means, she endured daily abuse.

In an unspeakably cruel and tragic existence, Kim Nabi was subjected to torment beyond imagination.

Burnt with cigarettes, beaten with belts and punches, left to starve for days, treated as her father's slave, and even drowned in the sink, this nightmarish ordeal became her haunting everyday reality—all inflicted upon her by her own father.

Even giving permision to touch her to some miserable men..

Each passing day became a relentless nightmare, leaving Nabi to question why she continued to endure such a painful existence.

The weight of her suffering and despair weighed heavily on her mind, making her wonder what purpose there was in continuing to live through such torment.

The pain of losing her mother was already an immense burden for Nabi to bear.

The question of why life subjected her to such unbearable suffering and horrific acts, on top of her tragic loss, remained an agonizing and unanswered enigma.

The unfairness and cruelty she endured seemed to defy any explanation, leaving her grappling with the inexplicable twists of fate that had darkened her path.

Kim Nabi once had a friend and a loving family. Her life, simple yet filled with happiness, resembled that of a graceful butterfly, fluttering through the tranquility of a quiet existence.

She found solace in the company of a kindred spirit—a quiet boy, much like herself. Their connection was subtle, marked by stolen glances whenever their paths crossed.

Although their interactions were seemingly insignificant, these stolen moments held a profound significance, offering a glimpse of comfort and understanding for Nabi.

In the cruel twists of fate, Kim Nabi's tragic life never allowed her to know the name of the quiet boy who offered a glimmer of solace.

The burdens she carried and the hardships she endured seemed to stand in the way of a simple connection, reminding her of the unfairness that overshadowed her existence.