Lauren, grappling with her own heartbreak, stands by her friend Forest during his healing process after their painful breakup. As time passes, Lauren unwaveringly supports Forest's aspirations, five years of loyal friendship having passed.
But when Forest's former girlfriend reappears, Lauren, determined to protect him, steps in to remind him of the past hurt. She tirelessly tries to shield Forest from her ex-lover, yet despite her efforts, it feels like an increasingly losing battle.
Desperate to safeguard her beloved friend, Lauren contemplates a drastic solution: eliminating the source of his pain. Multiple attempts on the ex-girlfriend's life fail, but Lauren's actions grow darker, causing her to drift further from the man she loves, turning into a figure she barely recognizes.
Caught in a web of her own creation, Lauren's actions inadvertently push Forest away, forcing him to make difficult decisions for his own safety and the well-being of those he holds dear. The once-close bond between them crumbles under the weight of these unforeseen circumstances.
68 chapters 11/3/24.. 50 ch's in 6 months seem slower than most stories on here, but I guess that works out to be 2 ch/week so...maybe I just need more patience lol but def hoping this isn't one of those stories that get left hanging