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2024-10-29 19:42:56DAWN.
I stare in shock as the old man moves closer to Ryder with a genuine smile on his face; he stretches his hand forward to grab hold of him again, but Ryder steps back— a scowl set upon his face as he watches the man.
My heart arch for the man beside me, and I slip my fingers through his, lacing them together, and squeezing his palm— assuring him that I'm here. Right beside him. I will always be with him.
"Who are you?" He utters, his grip on my hand tightening, and I move closer to his side; perching myself to him.
"Son, I understand that you're confused by all these, but I think we should sit down to talk about this. " The man says with pleading eyes, and I lift my gaze to Ryder's; knowing he's going to oppose that.
I can't even begin to imagine how he must be feeling right now.
After years of being alone.
After years of suffering alone.
After years of being in the darknes
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