CHAPTER 73: I Miss You

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The night we returned home, sleep eluded me despite my exhaustion. My mind replayed the events over and over, struggling to accept their reality. It all seemed too surreal to be true.

In an attempt to find comfort and finally rest, I clung to the small stuffed toy Rue gave me during our trip to the amusement park with Jeff.

Even in my dreams, his presence lingered. It's been ages since I felt such intense emotions for someone—actually, scratch that. I've never experienced feelings this overwhelming before.

When I woke up in the morning, the first thing I did was check my phone for any messages from Rue. As expected, seeing his name on my screen brought a smile to my face. I eagerly opened his message.

Rue: Good morning.

Rue: I miss you.

There were already two messages waiting for me, sent an hour ago. It felt reas