When Kate pulled away from the hug and wanted to step back from Matteo, his hands went around her back, and he held her waist, his actions surprising Kate. “W-what are you doing, Matteo?" Kate asked, her breath suddenly turning labored, not from excitement like she wanted to feel, but from nervousness—or was it fear?Matteo's grip tightened around her waist, then a look of hesitation crossed his face, but it soon turned into seriousness as he gazed at her with determination in his eyes. It was now or never. With that thought in mind, he began, “Kate… You're one of the most important people to me. I’ve felt this way, even back in school, and our time here together has strengthened my feelings. When the headquarters assigned someone to be transferred here, I immediately volunteered because I thought it might bring us together again.”The thrumming of Kate's heart was all too clear as she processed Matteo's words. “You came back to the city for me?" she asked, looking at him, perplexed.
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