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33. I Can't.
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2024-10-29 19:42:56Nick's POV
I parked the car in front of our house. Looking at Sophia, I found her staring off into the space. Getting out of the car I came to her side. I opened the door for her and that's when she noticed that we were home.
She looked at me blankly before placed her shaky legs out of the car . I instinctively placed a hand around her waist to steady her.
" Do you want me to carry you?" I questioned because I didn't want to upset her by doing something against her wish . She gently shook her head .
" I'll walk ." Saying this she started taking small steps. I matched her pace , supporting her all the way to our room.
Without saying anything, she went inside the bathroom . After a minute I heard the shower start.
I stood there watching the closed bathroom door . There was an unknown uneasy feeling in my heart. It was like something heavy was placed on my chest but I couldn't trace it.
I went to take a sh
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