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[Please note: We're still in Verrill's POV - reminiscing his memories with Hora]
"Haaah…" I breathed heavily and averted my eyes after seeing her for a few seconds. If I didn't, I may not be able to control myself and just run to her and embrace her. But I had to keep my cool, even if I wasn't the most patient person.
When they arrived, Crystal ran to me and hugged me, much to my irritation. But I couldn't show her that. Father told us to be polite and gentle at all times—something I found very taxing to do. That, plus, she's my best friend's twin sister.
