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In the year I lost both my parents, my mother's closest friend, who I affectionately called Auntie, welcomed me into her home.
She nurtured me with great care and affection, offering support and a depth of love I had never experienced before.
As a young lad experiencing his first crush, I secretly promised myself that I would wed my aunt when I became an adult.
Yet, during my coming-of-age celebration, when I finally mustered the courage to express my feelings for her, she reacted with anger!
She considered my affection a breach of moral standards, violating ethical and social norms.
From that point forward, she became increasingly aloof and distant. She even consented to an arranged marriage with the Lombart Family, effectively crushing any hope I had harbored.
Devastated, I abandoned my aspirations. I embarked on a freight vessel destined for far-off lands, resolved to leave everything behind.
Nevertheless, Auntie wept uncontrollably and pleaded with me to face her once more.

Aunt's Forbidden Love

As I entered my quarters, I found myself grappling with the recent disclosure.


I couldn't fathom why my aunt, who had been so opposed to my affections, would call off her engagement after I left. Wasn't my departure supposed to be the ideal solution?


Despite my bewilderment, I was certain of one thing: I had moved forward.


Upon activating my phone, I was inundated with thousands of notifications, all from my aunt.


"Joey! Is this some sort of prank? What are you trying to accomplish?"


"Did you set sail? When did you board Harry's vessel? Do you realize the implications of this?"


"Return now. Come back at once! I'll dispatch someone to retrieve you!"


"Joey, is this how you treat your aunt? This isn't the answer. Return and we'll talk it through."


"Joey, I never meant to cause you pain. Those pieces ... I couldn't let anyone see them. How could I face others otherwise?"


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