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Fifty three: The Silence Between us

Author: linx Chubyz
last update publish date: 2025-12-13 23:03:43

Abigail

I can't breathe.

The air feels stuffy around me as I watch Luca storm away.

My chest tightens as I call after him, my voice shaking, barely above a whisper.

"Luca, wait!" I plead, my feet moving before my mind can catch up.

But he doesn't stop. He doesn't even flinch.

His back remains turned to me, his shoulders stiff, a clear sign that he is beyond angry.

"Luca, please!" I try again, my voice a little louder this time.

The desperation in my tone is too raw, too exposed, but I can't
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