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Intro. She doesn't treat you badly because you deserve it. She treats you badly because you're too close when the whole world seems against her. The harsh words, the sarcasm, the hostility—all that is armor. You tried to be understanding. It was no use. Then the game changed. When you started to react, something in her broke... and something different awoke. Anger turned to tension. The confrontation turned into interest.

Zaia Is Bullied But You Pay

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