His Return (if not you...)
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Her hand's still. I'm gripping it like it's the last lifeline in a storm.
In my head, I'm yelling: You got this. Come back. Do it.
But hey.. tears, will you stop making an entrance now? I need focus.
Stop.
I repeat it like a mantra.
You can do it. You can do it.
Again. And again.
I don't know if I'm trying to convince her... or myself.
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When they uncover the truth about the culprit, will they be able to handle it? Or will it tear everything apart?
Their relationship is still new. Will it fall apart under pressure, or will they choose to fight for it?
Step into Part Two of this gripping journey.. where light meets shadow, and love is tested by truth.
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Hey lovely readers.. this is a continuation of the story 'His Return (what if...)'.
I would recommend reading the first part to better understand what's happening in this one.
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