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Two Voices

Penulis: Author Anselm
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Skylar

Cole’s voice broke the silence first. “Skylar, what is the problem?”

He walked toward me, his eyes searching my face. And though my chest warmed a little because his first instinct was to come to me, I held on tightly to my decision.

I lifted my hand and pointed straight at Amelia.

“I want her gone, Cole.”

His eyes moved from me to Amelia. Then he came closer to me, sitting right by my side on the edge of the bed. His arms slipped gently around me, his warmth wrapping me in an embrace.

His voice softened as he whispered near my ear.

“Skylar… she’s only here to visit you. That’s all. She doesn’t mean any harm.”

My heart twisted painfully. His words carried so much tenderness, but they weren’t what I wanted to hear.

Amelia chose that very moment to burst into another pitiful show. She sniffled loudly, clasping her hands in front of her chest.

“Skylar… please don’t misunderstand me. I truly only came here with good intentions. I never meant any harm.”

Her act only made me colder.
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