Beyond Regret

Chloe tugged her lips, a movement that pulled at the wound on her face and caused some pain, though the pain was nothing compared to the one she usually felt when she was beaten.

During this period of time, she had asked herself countless times.

Do I regret it?

Do I hate it?

Am I guilty?

But the answer had never changed. She didn't regret it, hate it, or feel guilty.

She just couldn't understand t