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Knelt in front of the child

Valerie’s POV

Drake continued to stare at me, still not understanding what I was referring to, the tension between us was heavy and unbudging. My face relaxed, and a shadow of regret crossed my face as I moved closer to him.

"Drake," I whispered, my voice low and laced with repentance. "I… I didn't mean it. I wasn't talking about you.

He said nothing. He didn't even blink, but I saw the hurt in his eyes, the way my words seemed to strike a chord. I breathed deep, my fingers intertwining, nervous while searching for words that would lighten up the mood between us.

I don't know why I said that," I whispered, "I just. I got caught up in the moment and I shouldn't have taken it out on you. I'm sorry."

Drake's shoulders loosened somewhat, but the wariness in his eyes didn't recede. He ran a hand through his hair, his gaze straying away as if wrestling with emotions of his own.

I stepped closer, reaching to place a gentle hand on his arm. "Drake, please… I need to know. Do you really ca
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