"I'm not coming back with you tonight."Tessa's voice came out softer than she intended. Raymond immediately pulled back from the embrace and stared at her with unbelief. For a moment, he looked completely lost.His hands remained on her arms as he searched her face, as though trying to figure out whether he had heard her correctly."Tessa..."She lowered her eyes briefly before looking back at him."I'm not coming back to the house tonight."The hurt that flashed across his face nearly made her take the words back.Raymond swallowed hard, then he nodded slowly.When he finally spoke, his voice sounded rough."Why?"Tessa sighed."I don't know how to explain it to you."She paused."I just need some time for myself."His expression tightened."Tessa…""I need to clear my head," she continued gently. "I need to process everything. I need to figure out where I stand.""The only place you stand is with me Tess."The certainty in his voice almost broke her but she forced herself to stay s
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