Mean Looking Sweetheart

My breath hitched, the moment he held my wrist to stop me, his grip so light as if he was holding something made of feathers.

He pleaded, looking down at his feet, "Then... take me, Ava, to where sinners go. But please take me yourself. So, I can be with you, just for a second more." His voice turned so soft at the end, just a whisper, for a moment, I thought I had only imagined him saying that.

That was probably the most I've ever heard him say.

Please don't make me doubt my decisions. It's best to stay away from you. I'm not strong enough to face the loss again when it comes.
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People look at their feet when he is standing in front of them. Salvatore Agosti, the man who was a mystery from the very beginning, they only know him to be a multibillionaire, that's all, no records, no evidence and no witnesses against him. Until now.

When everyone targeted and was against Salvatore, him in cuffs, almost vulnerable. The only person who stood up for him was someone he never expected. The feather-like Avalyn, the ex-wife he divorced without ever being involved with, in any way. A marriage is just in name.

Well, he can only hope he doesn't regret his life decisions and fall headfirst for this little ball of energy. Or maybe he already does?

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