**"Betrayed"** tells the story of a boy who has always felt out of place. Adopted into a rich and famous family, he has never felt love or acceptance. His adoptive parents are embarrassed to have him as their son and never show him affection. Despite this, the boy clings to the hope that he can find someone who cares.
His only connection is with his older brother, but instead of love, he only feels rejection and hatred from him. The older brother resents him and makes it clear that he doesn't want anything to do with him. Despite this, the boy sees him as a role model and looks up to him, hoping that one day, things will change.
To help him with his studies, his adoptive parents hire a senior at school to tutor him. The senior, who is struggling with his own issues, agrees to help for the money. At first, he doesn't care about the boy and even feels frustrated by him. However, the boy begins to see him as an older brother and starts to share his hopes, dreams, and fears.
But as time passes, the senior grows colder, betraying the boy's trust. The boy feels abandoned, and his once bright hopes are shattered. When the boy is finally pushed to his breaking point, an accident leaves him in a coma. It's then that the senior discovers the truth about the boy's life and the painful emotions he's kept hidden for so long.
Through a hidden diary, the boy's deepest feelings are revealed, showing how much he has suffered, all while desperately hoping for love and acceptance. Will the senior finally understand what he has done, or is it too late to fix the damage caused?
**"Betrayed"** is a heartbreaking story about trust, rejection, and the consequences of ignoring someone's pain.
*Wattys 2018 Winner / Hidden Gems*
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