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BLAIR’S POV

My numerous requests for them to leave me alone, did not matter to them.

“Blair, we are your family, and no more!” Collins was pretty authoritative.

“You aren’t just going to keep pushing us away at will. Not anymore, Blair.” Stacy chipped in.

This seemed pre-planned to me.

My father and Brian did not say a word, but clearly, they were equally in support.

“You all don’t understand,” I said, breaking down.

I had lost the strong, commanding tone and was just weeping now.

“Can’t you see being around me is nothing but trouble?” I asked them.

“I don’t want to be any more burden for any of you, so please, you all can leave already.” I said.

“Blair,” Stacy called passionately, walking towards me.

I had paused on the stair step I was, when I saw them and they were not very far from the base.

“Go away!” I yelled.

I tried to run, but Stacy grabbed me by the hand and pulled towards her, wrapping her arms around me very tightly.

“Hey,” she said.

I fell to the ground and