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All Pawns of a Game That Went too Far

Michael’s POV

I stand in the kitchen, hurling the tray into the sink with more force than necessary, then storm out to the living room. My mind is in turmoil, swirling with memories and regrets. The confusion isn't just about today; it's about a past that keeps clawing back, a past marked by both care and cruelty.

**Flashback to 8 months ago**

The door to Scarlet’s apartment swings open. The moment I step inside, the irony of her situation hangs heavy in the air. "So, Michael, am I really safe, or do I need protection from you too?" she asks, her voice dripping with sarcasm.

I try to reassure her, "You’ve always been safe with me. I’m here to protect you, not harm you." But my words sound hollow even to my own ears.

Scarlet doesn't buy it. She pushes further, probing about my complicated feelings for Jessica. I admit reluctantly, "It’s... complicated," feeling the weight of my duplicity.

Trying to shift the focus, I pull her close and kiss her. "I have to handle something u
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