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TECH MAN OF THE YEAR
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Marvin’s breath caught in his throat. His pulse quickened as he gazed at Helena, his eyes looked to be searching hers, desperate to understand what she was about to say.

He could see the conflict within her, the hesitation and longing battling beneath her trembling lips.

"Because of what?" Marvin asked, his voice was barely above a whisper.

Helena swallowed hard, her hands were still lightly touching his face. Slowly, she exhaled, as if gathering the courage to reveal the truth she had hidden for so long.

"Because I love you, Marvin," she said softly, with a voice that was filled with raw emotion. "I wanted to be with you in every way possible. I wanted to love you the way a human woman could."

Marvin’s brows furrowed slightly, his heart was pounding against his ribs.

Helena continued, her fingers brushing against his cheek. "I sacrificed my Synapticore Force... so I could be with the man I love. So I could make love to you, hold you, flesh on flesh and experience life as you do."

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