Ixora and Jake entered the car, closing the door behind them.For a full minute, neither of them spoke, and the silence hung heavy. Jake gazed at Ixora, feeling a pang of sympathy for her.He could tell when someone was trying hard to maintain a facade of strength, and he knew the words Cherry had thrown at her must have cut deep."Well, let's focus on the bright side – you did get to see her again. Even though it wasn't the perfect reunion, it was a reunion nonetheless," Ixora said, her voice overly cheerful, her lower lip trembling.Jake pulled her into a gentle hug, and she clung to him, her bravado fading as she sobbed. One sob followed another, and then another."I knew she wouldn't take this well; she's my twin after all. I knew she wouldn't like this at all. I thought she'd be angry... I never expected her to be hurt," Ixora cried, tears staining Jake's shirt as she continued to sob.Jake allowed her to cry it out, holding her through the long, emotional release. He couldn't he
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