Why does the speaker refer to herself as 'callous' and 'selfish'?

For neglecting her family

For breaking a promise

For being ungrateful

For abandoning her roots

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B. For breaking a promise

The speaker calls herself 'callous' and 'selfish' for breaking her promise to renovate the house, showing inner conflict about her actions.

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