Clara I shook my head slowly, as if trying to clear away the weight of everything Ryan had just said. The room suddenly felt too small, too heavy with tension and unfinished words. For a moment, I remained seated, staring at nothing in particular while the conversation replayed itself over and over in my mind. Then, without saying another word, I pushed my chair back and stood up. The faint scrape of the chair against the floor sounded louder than it should have, but I did not care. I just needed air, distance, silence, anything that could separate me from the storm Ryan had left behind.I walked out quietly, leaving the noise and confusion behind me. The evening air outside felt cool against my skin, carrying with it the sounds of passing cars and distant conversations. I kept walking without any real destination in mind, my thoughts tangled and restless. Every step felt automatic, driven more by emotion than intention. Ryan’s words lingered in my head, sharp and impossible t
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