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The door swung open slowly, revealing a dimly lit interior. A figure stood in the shadows, their silhouette barely visible. As the figure stepped forward, the dim light illuminated her face—Angel.

" Alex " she murmured, her voice sending chills down his spine. " I knew you'd come "

He clenched his fists, struggling to contain the torrent of emotions surging within him. " You thought you could hide forever? "

Angel's eyes glinted with a mix of defiance and something else—a hint of regret? " I did what I had to do. You were mine, Alex, and no one else's "

" You almost killed me! " Alex's voice trembled with the intensity of his accusation. " All because you couldn't handle the fact that I wanted to move on with my life "

She took a step closer, her expression softening slightly. " I made a mistake, Alex. I know that now. But I couldn't bear the thought of losing you "

Alex shook his head, feeling a surge of anger mingled with pity. " You need help, Angel. You can't keep running away fro