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Chapter 4 - What They Don’t See

Sometimes, it's easier to pretend that you don't care, than to admit it's killing you. You wear a smile, hiding the pain, as if the world would understand if they saw the truth. The weight on your chest gets heavier, but you keep carrying it because you don't want to burden anyone. You say you're fine, even though inside, it feels like everything is falling apart.

People don't notice the cracks in your soul, because you've learned to hide them well. It's easier to push the emotions away, pretending you're strong, than to let the tears fall. But deep down, the emptiness grows, and the silence speaks louder than any words ever could. You want to reach out, but fear of being misunderstood keeps you trapped. You tell yourself tha it's better to suffer in silence than to let anyone see your weakness.

But the loneliness, the quiet pain, it eats away at you, making it harder to pretend. The heartache remains, buried beneath the surface, waiting for the moment when it can't be held back any longer. Sometimes, it feels like you're drowning, but still, you smile to keep up appearances. You wish people would understand that the silence isn't strength, it's just survival. It's a battle you fight every day, between pretending and letting the world see your truth. And yet, sometimes, you wonder if they would care if you let them in..

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