Threads of Fate

chapter 37 : painful realization

Hannah's arrest shocked Mr. and Mrs. Montecielo, filling them with a mix of emotions. While they felt sorry for their daughter's situation, they also felt guilty because they believed their actions contributed to her downfall.

Mrs. Montecielo couldn't hold back her tears as she thought about the tragedy that befell their family. "We should have noticed the warning signs," she said with a shaky voice. "We should have helped Hannah more before things got this bad."

Mr. Montecielo felt troubled as he thought about the outcomes of their past choices. "We thought we were making the right decisions for our family," he said sadly. "But now, we see that we only caused harm."

They both felt deep sadness and regret for what happened to Hannah. They couldn't shake the feeling that they had let her down and made things worse by favoring one daughter over the other.

Despite their guilt, they hoped they could find a way to make things right. They promised to do whatever it takes to fix the damage they had caused and seek forgiveness for their mistakes.

As Mr. and Mrs. Montecielo grappled with the repercussions of Hannah's arrest, their distress stirred up memories from Peachy's childhood. Flashbacks of her upbringing revealed the cruelties and maltreatment she endured at the hands of her supposed parents. It became clear that their harsh treatment stemmed from the fact that Peachy was not their biological daughter, but rather Hannah.

The revelation shed light on the years of suffering Peachy endured, explaining the reasons behind the mistreatment she faced. It wasn't just arbitrary cruelty; it was a manifestation of Mr. and Mrs. Montecielo's resentment towards Peachy, a constant reminder of the daughter they had lost.

As the pieces of the puzzle fell into place, the depth of Peachy's pain and suffering became painfully evident. She had borne the brunt of her parents' misguided anger and frustration, paying the price for a truth she had no control over.

With this newfound understanding, Mr. and Mrs. Montecielo's guilt deepened, realizing the extent of the harm they had caused both to Peachy and to themselves. It was a revelation that would forever change the way they saw their past actions and the people they had become.

As the memories of Peachy's childhood flashed before her eyes, the scene of her screaming while being beaten for petty mistakes played vividly in her mind.

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Peachy's voice echoed in the darkness, her cries reverberating with pain and fear as she pleaded for mercy.

"Please, stop!" she begged, her voice trembling with anguish. "I didn't mean to do it! Please, I'll do better next time, I promise!"

But the blows continued to rain down on her, each strike fueling her torment and despair.

"Enough!" Mr. Montecielo's voice boomed, his anger palpable as he delivered the punishment. "You need to learn your lesson, Peachy. You can't keep making these mistakes!"

Peachy's screams mingled with the sound of her sobs, the weight of her parents' disappointment crushing her spirit with each passing moment.

"I'm sorry," she whimpered, her words barely audible amidst the chaos. "I'll try harder, I swear..."

But her pleas fell on deaf ears as the onslaught continued, a relentless cycle of pain and suffering that seemed to have no end in sight.

In the haunting recollection of Peachy's past, there was a moment when her known mother, Mrs. Montecielo, cut her hair in a fit of accusation.

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