The music pulsated through the air as Max hurriedly followed Irrisia into the main building. The dimly lit corridor echoed with the fading sounds of the party, now drowned by the urgency in Max's footsteps. Irrisia continued walking briskly, her emotions a tumultuous mix of hurt and betrayal. She heard Max call her name several times but she refused to wait."Wait, Irrisia, please! Let me explain," Max pleaded, trying to catch up with her. He could see the hurt in her eyes, and the weight of the night's revelations bore down on him.Irrisia halted, her back still turned to Max. "Explain? How could you keep such secrets from me, Max? I thought we were a team," she said, her voice tinged with disappointment.Max took a deep breath, regret and sincerity in his eyes. "Iris, I had to protect you. The less you knew, the safer you were. I never meant to hurt you. Everything I did was to keep you safe."Irrisia turned to face Max, her eyes searching for truth. "Safe? Max, secrets don't make m
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