MEGAN'S POVI bite my lip, my chest tightening with a mix of gratitude and frustration.I appreciate what Vance's doing. Really, I do.But I don't want to come off as being dependent on him.I've worked too hard to build my independence, to prove I don't need anyone to take care of me.And lying here, accepting his help again, feels like I'm slipping back into that old version of myself.The version who relied on someone else to make her feel safe."I'm fine, Vance," I insist, my voice firmer now. "Really. You've done enough. Go home. Get some rest. I need some time to myself. I just… I need to be alone for a while. Please. I'll be fine."He studies me for a long moment, and I can see the conflict in his eyes."Are you sure?" he asks quietly."I'm sure."He doesn't look convinced, but he doesn't argue either."Alright," he finally concedes, standing up slowly. "But I'm coming back later. And if you need anything, anything at all, call me. Okay?""I will," I promise, though I'm not sur
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