He Broke Me, I Broke Us
I said coldly, but my voice cracked a little without me realizing it.
At the funeral, I stood in the last row, watching that once untouchable man lie in a cold coffin. There was a calm smile on his face, like he had finally found peace.
I didn't go up close, just took one last look from afar, before walking away.
…
Back home, I pulled out the letter I had fished out of the trash and reread it.
"Ash, forgive me for my selfishness. I can't face a world without you. You were my light, but I snuffed it out with my own hands. Now, I'm giving you my light back, hoping you'll keep shining.
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