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MESSING WITH MY MENTAL HEALTH

last update publish date: 2026-07-14 18:08:32

I couldn’t concentrate after Damon left.

For thirty straight minutes, I stared at the same financial document, the numbers blurring together into meaningless shapes. His voice kept replaying in my head on an endless loop — that quiet, unshakable certainty when he said, “I’ll do whatever it takes.” The way his eyes had locked onto mine, like he truly believed every word.

I finally slammed my laptop shut with more force than necessary, grabbed my bag, and left the office early. My assistant gave
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