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I sat straight and scratched my neck before looking back at Ryan, who was waiting for my response.
"It's not her fault Ryan... I mean, she just said a simple thing, and I started overthinking. It's not her fault, but mine for not trusting you and letting my insecurity get in the way. I just got afraid of losing you." I said, trying to ease the situation. He raised his eyebrow and then smirked.
"She?" My eyes shot up when he caught my word.
"If I'm not wrong, then that 'she' is no one but my mother," he said, gritting his teeth. I tightened my lips, unable to understand what I should say to him. He cursed under his breath.
"Ryan" He stood up before I could complete, fuming in anger. He was about to go when I held his hand and shook my head.
"Why? Why are you saving her?" He grunted, shoving my hand away.
"I'm not saving her" I said and stood up. "I just don't want you to fight with her for me," I said honestly. He scoffed and shook his head.
"For God's sake... Stop bla
