“You know nothing about me, Damien.” Ash looked away. “Nor what I went through. Nor the thoughts running inside my head. You know nothing because you have always been clueless. You know nothing because I made sure you didn’t. You mustn’t yield to these feelings, master. They will not benefit you at all. They will slow you down. They will make you weak. I know this because I once harbored love in my heart and it didn’t go well. It will never do the same for you.”“You and I are not alike.” Damien told her. “I do not easily become swayed by persuasions. And no matter how you convince me to push you away, I could never bring myself to. I chose to yield. For you. That is why when you allowed Clarissa to seduce me, I felt hurt. Had I done something unthinkable, I don't think I could bear for you not to look at me again.” Ash lowered her head, her cheeks bright red.“It would be cruel for me to say this, but I reject you as early as now, Master Damien. It is impossible to pursue me. Knowing
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