CASSANDRA I had forgotten I was bleeding. He moved quickly to the bathroom, rushing out with a bowl and towel. It was when the water touched me that I felt pain. Marco rubbed gently… I allowed him. “Is this because of Nathan?” He asked, his voice low and soothing.I didn’t respond. Tears stung at the corners of my eyes, threatening to fall. “Why would you hurt yourself because of—”“I’m tired, Marco,” I let out, voice shaky. “I’m drained, and it’s weighing me down. This place is too toxic; I feel suffocated, and all these issues—” I trailed off, breaking into sobs. “I can’t pretend to be strong this time,” I muttered as he cupped my chin. I wanted to stop the tears, but I couldn’t. “I’m here with you; no goddamn asshole can harm you,” Marco replied, his voice rough. “He won’t stop; I can feel the hatred when he looks at me,” I said, amid sobs. “He looks like he can murder me. I didn’t do shit to him, Marco.”“Look at me,” he said softly, raising my chin until our eyes met. “Yo
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