Amy's POVI laughed. I mean, I tried to. Instead, this hoarse, cracked sound came out, deepening the awkwardness that followed the question I was just asked. My cheeks began to warm up, the heat rising all the way from my neck. Carlos continued to look at me."I’m sad, actually. Don’t worry, he’s the boss," I came through with an answer that sounded like I was reading off a script. "He gave me a second chance, a second life, so I’m grateful..."I mean, that wasn't a lie, but why did it feel like I was omitting something?"I already know all that," Carlos said. His voice wasn't sarcastic, but it was quiet, and he scratched the back of his head again. "It looks like I’m always overstepping when it comes to you, aren’t I?"He smiled, though not all the way. It looked as if he was reading my expression and checking if it was okay for him to smile at all, so I smiled back at him."It’s fine. I know you’re doing it because it’s for his sake. And trust me, after what I’ve been through myself
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