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2024-10-29 19:42:56“Mad?”
Maddox pulls me close to him and wraps his arms around me. My hands voluntarily wrap around Maddox’s body. He is warm, unlike the Christmas weather. My heart is pounding in my chest like the beat of a drum as we keep our bodies close to each other even more.
We are both speechless until I hear Maddox cry. I feel so bad for causing so much pain to him. I hate and blame myself for every hurt Maddox is bearing. I gently pat Maddox’s back.
“I’m sorry. I’m really sorry, Mad.”
“It’s okay.” Maddox loosens his arms around me. I glance up at Maddox, trying to make eye contact with him.
I can't
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