The walk back from the park was quiet.Not the heavy, suffocating silence from before—But something more careful.Measured.Grace walked beside Johnny, her fingers loosely wrapped around his hand like she was afraid he might disappear again if she let go.Johnny didn’t pull away.But he didn’t tighten his grip either.Everything between them felt… fragile.When they got inside the house, Grace paused at the door.Took a breath.“Johnny…”He turned to look at her.“I don’t want to hide anything anymore,” she said.Something in her tone made him stop completely.“No more half-truths,” she added.Johnny nodded slowly.“Then don’t,” he said.They moved into the living room.Sat across from each other.This time—No distractions.No interruptions.Just truth.Grace took a deep breath.“I think Anita is behind all of this,” she said.Johnny didn’t interrupt.Didn’t question.Just watched her.“She’s always had feelings for you,” Grace continued.Johnny frowned slightly.“That’s not new,” h
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