She slipped her arms under his, steadying him as his weight leaned against her. He smelled faintly of wine and the cold breeze from the open window. His head lowered slightly, his hair brushing her cheek.She helped him to the bed, easing him down gently. “You’ve suffered so much,” she whispered, her voice barely audible. “You don’t have to face it alone anymore.”Her fingers brushed his sleeve, lingering longer than they should have. “You used to smile so easily… do you remember those days?”Theo’s eyes half-opened, clouded by sorrow and drink. He looked at her, but through her—as though seeing someone else entirely.Samantha took a shaky breath, her heart pounding. “I know you miss her,” she murmured, “but she would never want to see you like this. Let me take away the pain, even if it’s just for tonight…”Her words trembled, part sorrow, part longing. Her hand slowly traced the edge of his sleeve, up to his arm. For a heartbeat, it almost seemed as though Theo didn’t resist.Then—h
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