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I wondered if I appeared as shattered as I felt.
What if he started asking questions? What if I had to explain?
I didn’t have the strength to say any of it aloud.
My heart lurched when he pressed the brakes harder than I expected. For a brief moment, fear shot through me—sudden and sharp.
Had I done something wrong? Was something bad about to happen?
“Hey…” he said softly.
It was… gentle.
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