The Time It Takes • IRONDAD
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Peter Parker lost his uncle in a robbery. Then his aunt to grief, too broken to stay. Now he's living with Tony Stark-the man who once rewound time to save the world, but won't do the same for Peter's family.
Grief turns to anger. Anger turns to blame.
But some things can't be undone-no matter how much it hurts.
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Peter's voice cracked, fury mixing with heartbreak. "So you just won't help. Even when I'm falling apart?"
Tony took a step closer, his voice softer now, trying to reach past the anger. "I am trying, Peter. I'm here. I'm not walking away."
But Peter shook his head, tears pricking at the corners of his eyes. "That's not enough. You're not enough."
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