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Author: YuKy
last update Last Updated: 2024-06-17 20:48:23

James broke down at that moment, tears streaming down his face uncontrollably. He fell to his knees, his sobs racking his body as he finally let out the pain and fear he had been holding inside for so long.

"Every time something happens, I have to take the blame. Every single time," he choked out between sobs. "He knows I have my wife and two kids, and he constantly threatens their lives. I can't even leave the country because his men are always around my house, watching us, waiting for me to slip up."

James's tears flowed freely as his emotions poured out, a torrent of despair and hopelessness. His shoulders heaved with the weight of his burden, and he looked utterly broken.

Albert, moved by the sight of his friend in such agony, knelt beside James and placed a comforting hand on his shoulder. "Why didn't you say anything to me, James? Why didn't you tell me?" he asked gently, his voice filled with sorrow and compassion.

James looked up at Albert, his eyes red and swollen from crying
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