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Trying to get back on my feet, I pushed myself away from him. I felt a stinging pain in my left ankle and bit my lips to endure it. I lowered my tearstained eyes, fearing to meet his'.
"I… I-I'm so sorry," my lips trembled. "I-I didn't m-mean to…" Damn it. I couldn't even say a proper apology. I'm too scared. Scared to lose everything in just a snap. I knew it. I've been too lucky lately and this was probably a comeback to balance it out. I couldn't possibly be the luckiest person in the world. Thinking that, more tears fell from my eyes and I started sniffing.