Attachment 434

In Chapter 434 of “Attachment 434,” Mina awakens in a dark, painful state, disoriented and struggling to remember how she ended up in this dire situation. As she recalls the abuse inflicted by Rowena, her tormentor, she realizes that her life has taken a turn for the worse since the death of Garrick, the only person Rowena feared. The chapter captures Mina’s feelings of despair and hopelessness as she assesses her surroundings, which are devoid of food, water, and light, indicating that Rowena has left her to die.

As Mina explores the basement, she discovers a safe buried under layers of dust and fabric. Despite her weakened condition, she manages to open it using her birthday as the combination, revealing a small metal flask of water. This moment brings her a glimmer of relief amidst her suffering, but it is soon overshadowed by the discovery of a series of letters addressed to her mother, Marina, written by Garrick. The letters unveil a hidden past filled with unrequited love, betrayal, and deep emotional turmoil.

Mina reads Garrick’s confessions, which reveal his love for her mother and the complexities of his relationship with Rowena. Each letter exposes the pain and regret he felt, especially regarding Mina’s existence and the hatred Rowena harbored towards her. As Mina processes these revelations, she grapples with the realization that her very existence is tied to the love and conflict between Garrick and her mother, deepening her sense of isolation and grief.

The emotional weight of the letters culminates in a heart-wrenching moment as Mina understands that she is a product of a love that was never meant to be, leading to Rowena’s hatred towards her. Overwhelmed by sorrow, she breaks down, whispering apologies to her mother and Garrick, acknowledging her own helplessness in the face of her tragic lineage. This chapter poignantly illustrates Mina’s struggle with her identity and the legacy of pain that has been passed down to her, leaving her feeling trapped and alone in her dark reality.

Chapter 434 Marianas Trench

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I woke up slowly, like my body was made of torn cloth soaked in pain. Every inhale burned. Every exhale scraped. For a moment, I couldn’t remember where I was. All I knew was that my cheek was pressed against something cold and hard, and that my ribs throbbed with every breath.

Then it hit me how I got here.

My eyes snapped open.

I wasn’t dead.

Why?

I groaned as I pushed myself upright. My head pounded in dull, nauseating waves that made me swallow back bile. The world around me was pitch black, silent except for the faint ringing in my ears and my own uneven breaths.

Rowena had hit me before–many, many times. Ever since I was little, she punished me whenever I brought home fewer rabbits or when I returned too early and wasted “daylight.” She had never raised a hand when Garrick was alive. He was the only one she ever feared disappointing. But the moment he died, her grief changed into something monstrous.

And once Calista learned from her, it became two monsters.

Corvin never intervened. He just watched and walked away, letting them do whatever they wanted.

However, even this was something I had never imagined she would actually do. Even knowing everything she hated about me, I never thought she’d go this far.

A tremor ran through my body. I pulled my knees close, trying to breathe through the ache spreading through my limbs.

It was too dark to see anything. I blinked several times, hoping my eyes would adjust, but they wouldn’t, no matter how hard I tried.

I moved my hand along the dusty floor until my fingers grazed something thin–something like a cord or string. Confused, I followed it with my hand, tugging gently, and a click sound resonated in the cold, empty space.

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A dim bulb flickered above me, swinging slightly from an old wire. It was small and weak, but even that faint glow stabbed into my eyes after so long in darkness.

I winced, blinking hard until shapes finally formed.

It was a basement, larger than I expected, almost the same size as the entire house above it. The floors were dirt, smoothed down over the years, but uneven in some places. Pillars were spaced throughout the room, holding up the beams above. Everything smelled old, damp, and stale, like the air had never been changed.

There was no food.

No water.

No windows.

It was filled with only scattered, forgotten things–cloths, empty baskets, and pieces of wood.

If Rowena left me here, she really meant for me to die.

I swallowed hard, but my throat felt like sandpaper. I didn’t know how long I had been unconscious. Minutes? Hours? A day?

The 23rd.

Was it already the 23rd?

My breath hitched.

Elias‘ voice echoed in my memory. I was supposed to meet him that day.

Would he wait for me?

The thought was foolish. He wouldn’t. Why would he?

I pressed a palm to my forehead, trying to clear the throbbing pain. However, it didn’t help.

There was no way out of this place. I could tell at a glance. The door above me was sealed tight,

limbs too and without a ladder, I couldn’t even reach it. Even if I somehow managed to dig my way out through the dirt walls, I’d die before getting anywhere. My body was too weak, my heavy. Every movement felt like fire under my skin.

I exhaled shakily and lowered myself onto the ground. The dirt was cold, but I didn’t care. I just needed to rest–just for a second.

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But the moment I sat down, I sank ever so slightly.

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Slowly, I moved back and brushed away the layer of fabric covering the ground. The cloth was old, gray, and dust–coated. As I peeled it aside, more dust scattered into the air, catching the dim light.

My breath caught.

A rectangular outline appeared.

A safe.

I frowned, unsure if the pounding in my skull was making me see things. But no–the cold metal under my fingertips was real.

It wasn’t big, just a thin metal safe–small enough that I could lift it, but heavy enough that my arms trembled from the effort. My ribs screamed when I bent down to pull it fully out from its shallow pit. Dust swirled around me in clouds as I dragged the safe across the dirt, leaning back against the wall to catch my breath.

The safe had a lock. I stared at it, brain foggy, vision still fluttering from the blow to my head.

I sighed in disappointment. It would be hard to guess the combination.

It wasn’t mine, after all.

However, I still tried.

With trembling fingers, I twisted the dial.

I don’t know why, but I tried my birthday.

Click.

My heart stopped.

The safe opened.

My shaking breath echoed in the still air.

Inside, lying on a folded piece of cloth, was a small metal flask. My dry, cracked throat burned painfully at the sight.

I didn’t think. I twisted the cap open and sniffed the contents. It didn’t smell like anything.

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Water.

My heart almost broke from relief.

I lifted it to my lips with both hands and took a careful sip.

It was definitely old and tasted metallic, but it was still water.

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Tears pricked the corners of my eyes as I drank again, slower this time, letting it pool in my mouth before swallowing.

I pulled the flask away, breathing shakily.

Why was this here?

Why… was anything like this under here?

As I lowered the flask, I saw something underneath the cloth. Several envelopes, all worn and yellowed on the edges, were held together by an old string.

I reached out and brushed away the dust. The first one on the top was numbered “3.”

Confused, I shuffled through them until I found the one labeled “1.”

And the moment I turned it over, my breath caught.

Addressed to: Marina

My chest tightened.

My mother’s name.

Hands trembling, I opened the first letter.

The handwriting was rough and heavy, appearing like the writer pressed too hard with every stroke.

Dear Marina,

I saw you for the first time on the first day of high school. I didn’t think I would fall in love.

My breath left me in a shudder.

Garrick.

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This was Garrick’s handwriting.

I read on, each line sinking into my bones.

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I don’t have the courage to confess to you. You’re in love with someone else, but I don’t think he’s good for you. I don’t think he sees you the way I do.

My jaw trembled.

The next letter.

Your sister confessed to me today. I don’t know what to do. I want to forget you, but I can’t.

Sister.

He was talking about Rowena.

Another letter.

You got pregnant. I promise to take care of your sister and love her with all of my heart. I’ll forget you from now on.

My hands shook violently now. The words blurred for a moment before I wiped my eyes.

Another letter.

He left you. And you also left. But you brought another blessing to the world. I’ll treat her like I would my own child. Mina–you always wanted that name.

My heart pounded so hard I felt dizzy.

My breath hitched as I read the next letter.

Mina is a great child. You don’t have to worry. She smiles exactly like you.

The last letter was the longest yet the most broken

The handwriting was unsteady and shaky, like he was writing through pain.

I’m at fault, Marina. I’m sorry I couldn’t protect Mina. I wish I could, but this is the end. I never should have shown my love for you through these letters. It led to Rowena hating her. She saw every letter. She read every word. I should have burned them.

I loved you as deep as the Marianas Trench, Marina.

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Still,

Garrick.

The letter slipped from my fingers.

It drifted to the dirt floor like a falling leaf.

I stared at it, breath frozen, tears slipping silently down my

This…

This was what Rowena meant.

The “face” that was a weapon.

Garrick loved my mother.

Not Rowena.

And because he loved my mother, Rowena despised me.

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I pulled my knees to my chest, resting my forehead on them as tears poured silently down my face.

“I’m sorry…” I whispered shakily. “Mom… Garrick… I’m sorry…”

In the end, I, too, couldn’t save myself.

In the suffocating darkness of the basement, Mina confronts the weight of her family’s legacy, unraveling the tangled threads of love and betrayal that have bound her to Rowena and Garrick. The letters serve as a haunting testament to the unfulfilled love between her mother and Garrick, revealing the tragic irony that the very affection meant to protect her became the catalyst for her suffering. Each word she reads deepens her understanding of the monsters in her life, not just in the physical sense but in the emotional scars they have left behind. The realization that her existence is a painful reminder of the love that could never be fulfilled shatters her, leaving her grappling with the sorrow of being a living embodiment of their unresolved past.

As Mina’s tears fall onto the dusty floor, they symbolize a release of the pain she has carried for so long, a cathartic acknowledgment of her own worth amidst the chaos. In this moment of vulnerability, she begins to let go of the guilt that has plagued her, recognizing that she is not responsible for the choices of those who came before her. The flickering light above her offers a glimmer of hope, suggesting that even in the depths of despair, there is a chance for renewal. Mina’s journey is far from over, but as she sits in the remnants of her family’s history, she understands that her survival is not just a fight against her physical confines but also a reclaiming of her identity and a step toward breaking the cycle of pain.

**What to Expect in the Next Chapter?**

As Mina grapples with the devastating revelations from Garrick’s letters, the tension in the air thickens. With her heart heavy from the weight of her mother’s past and the monstrous behavior of Rowena and Calista, readers can anticipate a fierce internal struggle as Mina confronts her identity and her place within this twisted family dynamic. What will she do with the knowledge that her very existence is a source of hatred for her sister? The next chapter promises to delve deeper into Mina’s psyche, exploring her resolve to either succumb to despair or rise against the pain that has defined her life.

Moreover, the flicker of hope that the water in the flask provides could spark a transformation within Mina. Will she find the strength to escape the confines of the basement and the emotional prison Rowena has built around her? The stakes are higher than ever, as the shadows of the past loom large, threatening to suffocate her spirit. As Mina begins to piece together the fragments of her family’s history, readers will be left on the edge of their seats, eager to discover whether she will uncover more secrets hidden within the basement or if she will muster the courage to confront Rowena and Calista. The next chapter is sure to be a turning point, filled with suspense and emotional depth that will keep readers longing for more.

Sara Lili

Sara Lili is a daring romance writer who turns icy landscapes into scenes of fiery passion. She loves crafting hot love stories while embracing the chill of Iceland’s breathtaking cold.