It Doesn’t Matter If You’re Broken

Everything came effortlessly to Cardale Vassenberg. He easily won the hearts of women and manipulated those around him. It didn’t matter to him if he discarded them after he was finished playing with them. Elise always stood on the brink of despair. Each day felt like a miserable, muddy existence. When goodwill was extended to her out of charity, that warmth felt both ardent and invaluable. Cardale had countless opportunities. He often faced those desperate, pleading eyes. He could hear a small sob in the pouring rain. He sensed a mix of displeasure and nervousness. His choices never changed, and he always emerged victorious. The world moved according to his desires. Until Elise dared to abandon him and run away.