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"Are you apo... Apologizing to me?"

Apollo nodded his head, brushing his fingers against hers as he let out, "I wanted to apologise to you but you didn't come to me. So I made you overwork purposefully."

"It's ok. You don't have to apologise."

Upon hearing her, he glared at her in astonishment.

"You already forgave me?"

His eyes seemed to be so filled with emotions, unlike other times when they seemed to be emotionless. He was staring at her as if he was hoping she would say yes.

'I was angry at you yesterday night but I can understand why you did that. Why would I be angry at you then? And especially when you are saying sorry...'

"Yes, so don't worry." She put on a happy expression.

Apollo grinned and when she thought it was all over, unexpectedly he pulled her close.

He embraced her in his arms, gently patting her back.

"Thank you." He said in a genuine voice.

Without knowing the reason, she felt so happy. Avery stared at her fingers.

'Can I hug him too? Do I have the right?'

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