Daria Looking into Wilder's eyes is like watching a lion turn into a lamb. A man ready to fight for his cause is suddenly broken, overwhelmed by the words I told him. Those golden eyes are glued on mine, and for the first time, I don't think the big, successful man has something to say because he isn't used to things not going according to plan. "Why didn't you tell me..." His voice is a hurt whisper, and I suck in a deep breath, press my back further into the wall. I had expected a hug or a kiss, not words. And fuck, why did Wilder have to cut me with words? Talking about this is hard and painful—this isn't what I need right now. Fuck. Fuck. Fuck. Here it comes, the panic anxiety. "Because I didn't want you to pity me." Wilder stares at me, and I sigh, rolling my eyes before explaining. My chest is on fire, and frustration is running loose within me. "Look, you're the rich boy with a silver spoon in your hand, and I didn't want you to
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