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CHAPTER 10_ Respecting Boundaries

I drifted back to reality, my memories releasing their hold on me as I reluctantly sighed. My body felt heavy, weighed down by the remnants of Bryan's touch. Every joint ached, still stiff from the tension.

Eva's concerned eyes met mine, filled with unspoken questions. I knew she saw the bruises, the physical evidence of Bryan's torment. But she didn't pry, she didn't ask the questions lingering on her lips.

Instead, she enveloped me in a gentle hug, guiding me toward the couch. "Let's get you comfortable, okay?" Her soft voice soothed my vulnerable nerves.

Eva handed me a steaming cup of tea, her eyes filled with empathy. "Drink this, Quinn. You're shaking."

I wrapped my hands around the warm mug, letting the soothing aroma calm my soul.

As Eva helped me settle in, my phone’s jarring ringtone pierced the silence. I stared at the device, paralyzed and unresponsive. The screen displayed Bryan's name, taunting me.

Not even a minute to myself? I sighed.

Eva picked it up, hesitating for
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