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“Just give me a second. I can’t look at you without wanting to burst into tears. I need a second. I take a deep breath and force myself to look at him, because I know that if I don’t, I’ll regret it later. And I’m tired of all my regrets, so I’ll stare into those eyes, even if it kills me inside.”

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