Shattered Dreams
Emily's newfound hope and happiness were short-lived. One day, Mrs. Jenkins fell ill and was bedridden for weeks. Emily was devastated, feeling lost and alone once again. She tried to care for Mrs. Jenkins, but her aunt, who had been quietly seething with resentment, saw an opportunity to strike.
With Mrs. Jenkins unable to intervene, Emily's aunt unleashed a torrent of cruelty, forcing Emily to work longer hours and subjecting her to physical and emotional abuse. Emily's garden, once a symbol of hope, withered and died, reflecting the despair that had taken hold of her heart.
As the months passed, Emily's situation grew more desperate. She was trapped, with no escape from her aunt's tyranny. Her dreams of a better life seemed to slip further away with each passing day.
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General FictionEmily's life was forever changed when she lost her parents at the tender age of six. Forced to live with her cruel and heartless aunt, she was made to feel like a burden, a constant reminder of her aunt's own failed dreams. But Emily's spirit refuse...
