They locked gazes, the silence between them thick. She couldn’t find the words, her thoughts racing.“Talk to me,” he urged softly but firmly, his eyes searching hers for the truth. Tamara bit her lip, wishing she could offer more reassurance, but the uncertainty lingered in the air like a storm waiting to break.Suddenly, she forced a laugh, breaking the tense silence. "Oh, I was just joking. I didn’t mean any of it," she said, her smile strained and unconvincing.Gabriel’s brow furrowed, and he stepped closer. "Tamara, you can’t just say things like that and brush them off as a joke. What’s really going on?""Nothing, I swear," she insisted, waving her hand dismissively. "I was being silly. Forget I said anything."Gabriel searched her eyes, hoping to catch a hint of what she truly felt, but she turned away, avoiding his gaze. Reluctantly, he sighed and nodded, letting the matter drop. "Alright… if you say so." With that, he picked up a bottle of water and left, leaving Tamara alo
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