“I told you before, I’m not fucking leaving you, Viv. Not now, not fucking ever. Do you hear what I’m saying? I’m. Not. Leaving. Because I fucking love you. Do you understand that? I love you.” He pauses, his eyes burning into mine. “And this is what you do when you love someone. You stay. You show up for them.” He leans in closer, still holding my gaze. “I will be here to hold the weight when it’s too much. I’ll be your strength when you have none left. I’ll hold you, and I’ll take all the shit you wanna give me. I’ll be whatever you need as long as I’m with you. Let me love you, Viv. Let me
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