However, wit as too late. Her body gave a great, heaving shudder against mine, and a raw, quiet sob escaped her. “I just… I feel so heavy,” she choked, her voice muffled by my chest. “Like all of it is just… sitting on my chest.” I cupped her face in my hands, forcing her to look at me. Her tears wet my thumbs. “Let me carry them instead. Share it with me, okay? Will you do that for me?” She nodded. I smiled. “Good. Now, let’s go somewhere.” She blinked, confused. “Where?” “You’ll see.” I released her face and took her hand, lacing my fingers firmly with hers. “You trusted me to be your guardian angel, right?” I said, picking up the shopping bag that held the remaining first-aid kit. She took a shaky breath, then another, her eyes searching mine for the truth in my words—for that anchor. Slowly, hesitantly, she gave a single, determined nod. I smiled back and helped her put the helmet on, my fingers gently buckling the strap under her chin. I mounted the bike first and ki
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