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The girl feels extremely affected by what has happened in the last few days and no longer has the capacity to continue arguing over something that in the end has neither head nor tail. However, Imanol is not willing to leave her in that state, knowing that in reality he did nothing wrong to affect her as she thinks.

-You are not aware of what you are saying, that bastard wanted to hurt you and yes, I offered to play his game, but it was to protect you, little girl. Believe me, if that asshole had hired someone else, he would have taken advantage of you for sure, but I didn't do it.

I would never hurt you, Jandé.

-So, nothing happened between us? -he asks with a hint of hope in his glassy eyes.

-No, absolutely nothing. I only lent myself so that jerk wouldn't hurt you. At the time I wanted to keep it a secret because I knew you wouldn't react well, now that everything has been cleared up I want to ask you to come back home.

-I won't, it's not the right time.

She refuses to go back unti