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away from Derek, my world seemed to become brighter. My editor also praised my recent writing skills. I gradually regained my confidence and began to re-examine myself. I graduated from a prestigious university, had a job that could support myself, had a tall figure, and a good personality... All of these made me realize that I was actually very good.

Grace and the lady from the restaurant downstairs kept praising me, which made me more confident in my own value. I started wearing short skirts and confidently showing off my figure. I no longer apologized for eating slowly, but enjoyed the process of chewing slowly. With Grace's company, I gradually walked out of the shadow that Derek had brought to me and found myself again.

Until that day, I met Derek again.