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54. Solace
The secrets that I bear suddenly felt as if it was too heavy for me to keep, pushing beyond the boundaries of my chest, straining to be let out.
I need to tell him the truth before it's too late.
"Romeo," I pleaded and took a step forward in his direction, my heart palpitating.
Romeo's gaze flickered towards mine, the only indication that he heard me. His eyes were dead and lifeless, nothing but a deep chasm of emptiness. But for a brief second before they shuttered close, he granted me access, I was able to see the agony and heartache that he was reining swirling behind his irises.
He has already lost his father and soon he is going to lose me. But I would not be able to bear it if I leave before he learns the truth.
Romeo blew out a heavy breath and his eyelids finally fluttered, revealing the intensity of the grief that he had carefully hidden inside of him. His face contorted with anguish and I almo
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