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Isabella

As I found myself residing in my estranged father's home, I couldn't help but feel an overwhelming sense of discomfort lingering in the air. Every moment spent alone with Emilio was fraught with tension, as the weight of our complicated relationship loomed heavily over us.

We had spent so many years apart, estranged by his absence and my resentment. Now, thrown together by circumstances beyond our control, we were forced to navigate the awkwardness of our newfound proximity.

It was during these moments of solitude with Emilio that I felt the full weight of my abandonment issues pressing down on me. Growing up, his absence had been a constant presence in my life, a silent reminder of his priorities and the void he left behind.

As we awkwardly exchanged small talk and forced pleasantries, I couldn't shake the feeling of resentment bubbling just beneath the surface. Despite my efforts to bury the past and move forward, the wounds of my childhood remained raw and unhealed.

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