“I did what I felt was best for Leo, and for that deception, I am sorry. I can see now how this information adds up in your mind, Maya. Do not begin leaving. Let us process this information.”You never acted out of real interest. You only wanted to use my skill set and then start getting rid of me once your goal was accomplished. For you, I'm a means to an end.I tried to hold it in, but the hot tears stung my eyes until I blinked. And then they came. I ran into the guest room and locked the lock behind me. I started packing. I tossed all my clothes into the duffel, ignoring fold procedure altogether.Xender knocked on the door, but I did not respond. I tossed all my personal belongings into the bag and zipped it up. Two hours later, I dragged it behind me down the hallway toward the main exit.By the time I reached the threshold, I was feeling a twinge of guilt that I was initiating departure without a final check-in with Leo. Distress, too, that I had allowed him to be affected by t
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