The hum of conversation from the cafés, the chatter of the people and all the buzz of the mall felt strangely quiet to my ears.Every sound was muted, every movement distant.I clutched Adrian’s hand, but not so tightly, as we walked through the crowd, the lingering heat of excitement and fear still prickling along my spine.I was happy that he found me again, but I was also afraid of Gregg seeing Adrian.A fight could break out. Or worse could happen.“We can’t be roaming like this. If Gregg sees you, you will be in trouble,” I said.“Gregg…” Adrian squinted his eyes. “Is he troubling you?”“N-No, not really.”“You don’t have to hide your worries,” Adrian kept his grip firm but gentle.Her words and touch were like a tether in the chaos of my racing heart.We haven’t even dated, and yet here I am, holding his hand and walking together as if we were long-time lovers.He brushed a hair past my face and looked at me, softly demanding my attention. “You’re not a child, Elena. Your future
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