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38. Trauma
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2022-11-19 18:41:32I had successfully talked Damian into going to the office the next day. I knew he was concerned, but this would be good for both of us. We both needed to put what happened in the past and live our lives. We couldn't let this continue to control us. I wouldn't let Chase win.
"Are you sure you want to do this today? We can always go to the office tomorrow, or next week, or maybe next month." Damian replied.
I reached up and placed my hand on his cheek.
"Shh. It's ok. Nothing's going to happen. I promise, if something happens, then we can spend the rest of our lives in this condo and never leave." I teased.
"Well, let's just hope for your sake that nothing happens." Damian replies, smiling at me.
I try to hide my emotions when he looks at me like this. I feel a pang of guilt as I look at him. I haven't seen the genuine Damian smile for a long time now. Rather, his smile is filled with fear and pain. But most of all, trauma. While I may have been
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