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    Muchter, Leahy against his chest, her skin still flushed, her fingers idly tracing patterns over his corbone. Her eyes shimmered in the dim light, dark and knowing.


    “Bruce,” she murmured, her voice soft yet coaxing. “Please, don’t be angry anymore. Don’t shut me out.”


    Leah gently pressed her crimson lips against Bruce’s chin, the kiss lingering softly as she whispered, “You have no idea how terrified I am at the thought of losing you.”


    “But you should have been honest with me,” Bruce responded, his voice steady but tinged with disappointment.


    At these words, Leah breathed a silent sigh of relief.


    So, his anger wasn’t because of her ruined reputation, but because of her deception.


    Her gaze fell to the floor, her demeanor both vulnerable and remorseful as she took Bruce’s hand and ced it delicately on her cheek. “I know I shouldn’t have kept things from you, but I was truly worried…”


    Bruce furrowed his brows, his eyes narrowing as he observed Leah closely.


    She hesitated, biting her lip, before speaking again. “During those three years I wasn’t with you, Corrine was always by your side. You were inseparable, even almost married. I was so afraid. Every time I saw her, envy would eat at me, and dark thoughts would settle in my mind. I know I shouldn’t feel this way about her, and I shouldn’t have done what I did, but I couldn’t stop myself. I was in agony, torn between my feelings, as if I had be someone I didn’t recognize. I can’t bear the thought of you abandoning me.”


    As she spoke, a steady stream of tears rolled down her cheeks.


    Leah’s tear-streaked face was undeniably heart-wrenching.


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    Bruce’s heart softened; he couldn’t bring himself to scold her. He cupped her face gently, wiping away her tears, then kissed her lips softly. “I would never leave you.”


    “Really?” Leah asked, her eyes welling with more tears, her voice quivering as she searched his face.


    “Of course!” Bruce assured her, his tone full of certainty.


    Leah longed to bring up the nned engagement announcement at the uing birthday party, but her instincts warned her it wasn’t the right moment.


    She swallowed her words, tucking them away.


    Nestling back into Bruce’s embrace, she whispered, “Bruce, I know you love me more than anyone else.”


    Their bodies pressed together, the idental friction sparking a familiar warmth between them.


    Bruce tightened his grip around her waist, pulling her closer once again.


    Corrine gathered her things and made her way toward the parking lot, the cool night air brushing against her skin.


    She sensed quiet footsteps trailing behind her, and a subtle, knowing smile tugged at her lips.


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