Bruno's footsteps slowed, and he walked quietly beside me."I was scared they would divorce," I continued, smiling bitterly. "So, I tried everything to please them. When they argued, I told jokes to ease the tension. When my mom cried, I wiped her tears. When my dad slammed the door, I ran after him."The streetlight stretched my shadow long. I stared at the blurred outline as I added, "Later, I realized that as long as I acted happy and thoughtful enough, they would temporarily make up. Over time, it became a habit."Bruno reached out and grabbed my wrist. His warm touch made me flinch slightly."The doctor says it's a people-pleasing personality," I said, looking up at him. "Funny, isn't it? On the surface, it looks like I'm emotionally rich, but deep down, I lack security."At the artificial lake, he stopped, turning to face me."It's not funny," he said softly, but firmly. "You're very brave."The moonlight spilled across the lake, shimmering in his deep eyes. I had never se
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