/-Gianna-/The silence that fell between us was thick and brittle. Maxmillan stood frozen, his hand halfway between brushing my cheek and pulling away entirely. His brows were drawn low, lips parted like he wanted to deny it, but couldn’t quite find the words.“She’s my sister,” he finally said, voice low, but it sounded more like he was trying to convince himself.“Is she?” I asked gently, searching his face. “Because I don’t think that’s how she sees you.”Maxmillan backed away slightly, rising to his feet. He ran a hand through his hair and let out a sharp breath. “God, I should’ve seen it. The way she clung to me… the way she acted every time I mentioned you. I thought it was just protective, overbearing, annoying, even. But love?”He turned to pace, his long strides carrying him toward the fireplace. His silhouette was cast in flickering amber light, his shoulders tense.“I remember,” he said after a moment, “when we were younger… she used to tell me we didn’t need anyone else. T
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