POV: LAURENMy heart clenched, and I knew that nothing I said now would make this pain completely disappear.“Theo, that’s not what I meant,” I tried to explain, but he was already pulling away.His hurried steps betrayed the weight of what he had just heard.“It’s okay, Fairy,” his voice came out thick with emotion, his shoulders hunched. “My parents didn’t want me either… neither did Uncle Henry.”A sharp ache tightened in my chest.“Hey, kid!” Henry called, his voice firm, but Theo had already bolted down the hallway, slamming his bedroom door shut.A heavy silence filled the room.Henry ran a hand over his face, his jaw clenched tight. Then, without warning, he turned and punched the kitchen counter, the wood vibrating from the impact.“Damn it!” he growled, his teeth gritted.I bit the inside of my cheek, feeling a lump form in my throat. The atmosphere felt suffocating.Taking a deep breath, I forced myself to stay clear-headed. I ran my hands through my hair, trying to ignore H
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