"And this whole 'martial god' business? It's just a fancy way of saying I'm decent with a few martial arts moves. It's not a big deal."Maybe it won't be long before I quit all my gigs at the camp and come home to be with you and Riley full-time.""Don't!" Talia's voice broke through the quiet, "I don't want you to quit!""Honey, you... You have to promise me to not let us hold you back. If you do, I'll be wracked with guilt forever, and I'll end up leaving you..."Talia's voice trailed off as she fought back tears. "As long as there's room in your heart for me and Riley, that's all I need. I can't be the one slowing you down. Please, just do this for me, will you?""My love, why the tears?" Howard gently wiped her eyes. "I promise, I won't resign."But you have to promise me something too. No more talk of being a burden, and definitely no more divorce talk. We're in this together, and I'm all in, heart and soul.""Thank you, my dear," Talia said, her eyes brimming with love.S
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