“I didn’t let them take more from me,” I pressed on.“I know,” She pulled back just enough to look at me, and her expression finally softened. It felt like looking at a mirror, except I had no reason to look away this time.“You protected the people and the place you cared about,” she voiced out with a grace that felt too gentle to swallow. “Despite what it cost you.“Her hand rose, pressing lightly over my heart. “ I’m still here.” Her voice dropped low. “Maybe not whole. But I'm still here, still you.”I couldn’t breathe for a second. Then I let the tears fall. “You forgive me?” I didn't bother hiding my pain.“This time,” she cooed with a small smile. “Because you didn’t cower. You didn’t give more of yourself away for nothing. And mostly because you finally stood for what you wanted.”“I don’t want to lose you,” I felt my body growing lighter, recognizing the sensation.“You won’t,” she leaned forward to press a kiss on my forehead, and I closed my eyes, knowing the dream was fadi
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