Anna stepped into Vincenzo’s office, leaving Lucy alone in the hallway with Marco. Lucy’s body trembled as she took a step back, ready to turn away. “Lucy,” Marco called, stopping her in her tracks. Marco paused, studying her for a moment before asking, “How are you doing?” “Fine,” Lucy muttered, forcing the words past her lips. Marco took a step toward her. Instinctively, Lucy stepped back, putting more distance between them. Marco's shoulders slumped slightly. "Are you still scared of me?" Lucy turned her head away, her jaw tight, refusing to meet his gaze. “Please answer me, Lucy,” Marco said softly. “Don’t leave me in silence.” "I have nothing to say to you," Lucy replied, her voice trembling despite her effort to steady it. Marco stepped closer, his hand reaching for hers. The moment his fingers brushed her skin, Lucy flinched as if burned and jerked her hand away. “Don’t touch me,” she sneered. Marco’s hand hovered in the air for a moment before he f
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