“You make sure no one in this town has access to that photo—online or offline.”I hear Xavier’s voice through the phone—controlled, steady, eerily calm. Like he isn’t affected, but I know better.I was pulled away by Ava moments after the chaos Kendrick caused, while Xavier stayed behind, barking quiet, sharp orders into his phone—trying to contain the damage.Trying to contain me.He avoids Kendrick like the plague and I could tell it was on purpose. I can’t stop thinking about what would’ve happened if they were left alone in the same space.I sit in the car in silence.Ava is beside me now, leaning in from the back seat, gently rubbing my arm in slow, comforting circles.I’ve been crying too hard even to pretend I’m okay.My mother sits at the far end of the car, still and quiet. Lost in thought as she always is. Two days left before her flight and yet she feels even further away than when she arrived.I glance at the rearview mirror.My reflection stares back at me and I barely
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