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Maya took a breath, steadying herself. She looked at the door, then back at him. "I should go. If we stay here, we’re just going to keep fighting."

The Art of the Anti-Climax: When Gaze Shifts but Narrative Lags bellesa one more thing

"If you walk away," he whispered, his thumb brushing a stray tear from her cheek, "I’ll respect it. But I need you to know that I’m not pulling back because I don't care. I’m pulling back because I’m terrified of how much I do." Maya took a breath, steadying herself