I wasn't ready to move
I took a deep breath and forced myself to stay calm. "Drew, what's going on? I'm not getting out until you explain," I said firmly. But he didn't look at me, as if there was an invisible wall between us. Seconds stretched endlessly as I waited for an answer, but he remained silent. The silence became unbearable and frustration rose within me. "I deserve to know!" I finally burst out, my voice louder, sharper. His hesitation only made everything seem more suspicious, more wrong.
I was not ready to move
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He wanted to speak
After what felt like an eternity, Drew finally broke the silence. "Nina, I only brought you here to talk to you," he said quietly. His words sounded sincere, but everything around us spoke a different language. I didn't know what to believe. "Here? Really, Drew?" I asked incredulously, my suspicion growing with every breath. Something was wrong. I could feel it. His gaze slid briefly to the folder between us - a tiny moment that gave everything away and hinted at an intention I didn't want to face at any price.
He wanted to speak

