“Why are you telling me this?” “I want you back.” “You want to be with me?” “Yes.” “What about her?” “I’m not leaving her.” She looks confused. I come and sit beside her. “I don’t understand,” she says. “Emmy, I want you every day that I exist. I was tired of denying that. I saw how much it was hurting you too. But I made a promise to Ameana. My word is good. It is strong and will not be broken.” “So, what’s the point, Marcus? What’s the point of any of this?” “I was gonna ask you to face the world because I love you. And you love me. But how can I ask you to do that when I can’t be with you?”
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