Leaving You Bereft
He tucked her under the covers, holding her close, pressed one last fierce kiss to her lips, and murmured, "I really have to go. Be good and wait for me—just another two weeks until filming wraps. After that, we won't be apart for so long."
Tessa was exhausted, but she clung to him briefly, silent, resting against his chest, offering a wordless, tender farewell. It made Benedict even more reluctant to leave.
He realized, at 34, he was still this sentimental—truly hopeless.
Finally, he kissed her once more, steeling himself, and left.
Tessa buried herself under the covers, listening to his footsteps fade away.
Her cheek pressed against the pillow, still carrying his faint warmth, and a wave o
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