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"Look at me, Airi," Carter said in a calm voice, which she couldn't ignore. And as soon as she turned her eyes at him, he grabbed her face within his palm.
"Don't be apologetic. Don't say sorry. Forget everything I said just now." Eyes straight on hers, he spoke in a voice clear and loud. Even though he was getting broken apart by pieces inside, he didn't let any of that flash in his voice.
"But Carter, I…"
"Ssh!" Carter whispered in a low voice, not letting her say any further. "Just forget everything I said. Think like it never happened. I'd act like that too. Just, don't blame yourself. The Airi I love is never apologetic to anyone, and that's the Airi I got attracted to since the moment I met her."
