Chapter 80

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Teo walked with her to the very last gate. They were silent.

"I have to go," Anna said.

"Take care of yourself, Anna," Teo managed to choke out. It was evident that even this phrase was difficult for him.

"You too," she said, with equal tension. "And Ricardo and Leti?"

"They won't come," Teo said dryly. "I explained to them why. They didn't need to see it all."

Anna drooped, and tears ran down her cheeks. Teo wiped them away with a flick of his hand.

"Hurry up," he urged. "You don't want to miss your flight."

"I don't..." confirmed the girl, choking with tears. "Goodbye to you, Teo."

"Goodbye, Anna."

They hugged, and Anna ran to the plane. Not because she was late, but because she was consumed with shame and guilt in front of this wonderful guy who stood looking after her with pain.


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