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throat tightened. Not because of the compliment, but because authenticity rarely sounded so clear.
“Richard,” I said softly. “Thank you. That means more than you know.”
He nodded, swallowing a hint of emotion. “I would like to walk you in if you will let me.”
I hesitated. Not because I did not want him to, but because I wanted the moment to matter, to continue reading …
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