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Chapter 33

- Thank god, the baby's fine...

Daryl seemed relieved to hear the good news about Maggie and her baby.

Well, of course since he has been blaming himself for Glenn's death this whole time and he'll continue blaming himself, doesn't matter if anyone says it differently.

- And they were relieved to hear you're alive - I added - In fact Rick could nearly cry when he heard me talking about you...

I wasn't lying.

It was true.

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- How's Daryl?

Rick suddenly burst out with this question, snapping me out of my thoughts on him and everything else while waiting for the doctor to check Maggie fully.

- He's alive... I wouldn't say fine... But alive...

- How're you sure about that?

- I talked to him the other day - I told Rick - I told him to stay as strong as possible and as long as possible... Because we need him to be alive... We need him...

- Is he... blaming himself?

By this time Rick's voice was shaking and I just knew he was blaming no other, but himself for everything.

- He does... And I can see the same on you too - I said - But all I can tell you as well is to stay strong, but also stay put... Negan loves to have power over everyone and control the people around him... I'm still trying to figure out if there's any weak point that can be attacked.

- Just... Be careful, okay? Both you and Daryl... I don't want to see your... smashed heads on the ground too...

I smiled sadly at him and just nodded.

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- Nobody's blaming you for anything, Daryl so keep that in mind!

Daryl was silent, staring down to the ground, avoiding eye contact.

- And... I should tell you one more thing...

- What is it?

- Angie... - Gregorio muttered at the door.

- No, I have to... - I groaned - I feel awful for keeping this from everybody... I have to let it out...

He just sighed and turned his attention away from us, pretending to be busy with something else and just not wanting to be a part of all this.

- Angie, what is it? - Daryl asked, looking worriedly at me now - What do you want to tell me?

- Aaah... Well... Long story short Negan is not Negan and he is my family member...

He just blinked at me, looking confused which always looked kinda cute on him.

- Let me fully explain...

- Go ahead... I have a shit load of time in my hands anyways - he sighed and I started explaining everything the way I explained to Michonne earlier as well.

I know I shouldn't and it might turn bad, but I do not want to stay silent anymore.

They're my friends and family that needs to know the truth.