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Chapter 6

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Chapter 6

Unspoken Truths

By 7:00 PM, I was ready for the big discussion Peter and I were about to have. As the clock edged closer, my heart raced uncontrollably. I reminded myself that no matter how much his enchanting presence might sway me, I needed to stay focused. Tonight, I would finally tell him the truth.

Exactly at 7:00, the doorbell rang. I hurried downstairs, opened the door, and found myself face-to-face with Peter. His black hoodie and sharp gaze sent my pulse into overdrive, but I quickly steeled myself. I couldn’t let his appearance derail my decision.

"Hey," his deep voice resonated.

"Yeah, good evening," I replied, a bit flustered.

"Can we take a walk so we can talk?" he suggested.

"Okay, let me get my jacket." I ran upstairs, grabbed my coat, and we left the house together.

We walked in silence, the tension between us thick with unspoken words. I could tell Peter was deep in thought, but I knew I had to be the one to break the silence.

"Peter."

"Yeah?"

"Tiffany came
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