HAYLEE~~"Hey, Haylee."My dad greeted me as if we were on good terms, as if we had a great father-daughter relationship.Shakily, I breathed, "Hey.""I’m glad you finally decided to have a talk with me," Alfred muttered as I made my way to the edge of Flavia’s old bed.I stared at the faded fabric on the old bed, unable to meet Alfred’s gaze. His tone was casual—too casual—and the weight of his words pressed down on my chest, making it hard to breathe. I didn’t expect my chest to tighten each time I met his gaze.But still, I had to. I clenched my jaw, fighting the urge to shrink back, to show him cracks in my armor. It wouldn’t be in my best interest to falter now, especially with Kaylee’s words echoing in my mind."It has to be done, right?" I blinked, trying to steady my trembling hands."Right," Alfred responded, his eyes lingering on me a moment longer than necessary. A hint of a smile tugged at his lips, but his words cut through the tension in the room. "Ask away. Hit me wi
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