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Sebastian chose to embrace Fathia, causing her to stand on her tiptoes to match his height.
"Have you given up already?" Fathia asked, with a sadness she couldn't hide. Just a few days ago, she felt like her old Sebastian had returned. With his increasing playfulness, and the countless restrictions he'd imposed on her. So, where did this sense of failure come from?
Fathia let Sebastian hold her tightly for a while. It made her breath uneven, but she liked the way he held her. As if in his embrace, Fathia would be safe. In this closeness with minimal distance, Sebastian was always there for Fathia.
"Not giving up," Sebastian finally released the embrace slowly. Although he was reluctant to do so, as being close to Fathia was like an addiction. It triggered a cascade of reactions in his blood. He never found satisfaction when they were close. Sebastian closed his eyes briefly, his hands still resting on Fathia's shoulders. He didn't want to look at the girl he kne
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