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29: REGRETS

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Raven's expression slowly morphed into one of absolute terror, tears filling her eyes. Maybe it was for the best. I didn't want her to grow too attached to me. That way, she wouldn't be so heartbroken on learning that I was involved in her father's death. There was no evidence yet. But I wasn't confident that I was innocent.

"How do you know that? By chance, do you recall--" Her voice trailed off when I lowered my gaze.

"You're not sure. You're only making assumptions," she said, her voice laced with hurt.

I squeezed my eyes shut, my mind in turmoil.

Even if I was indeed not her father's murderer, was it really okay for me to stay by her side?

I was slowly wasting away.

And no matter how much I yearned to be with her, wasn't it selfish to let her feel the pain of losing me?

Perhaps, it would be better for her not to get attached to me.

"Is it really okay for you to be with someone who might've killed your father? Wouldn't your father feel betrayed?" I said, and her ey
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