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Can't Hold Back The Urge
Author: Paul_okito
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“And I tried to save her by using my body to wedge her,” Talon concluded the story of how he first met Gwen a decade ago. David had already fallen asleep by now.

Talon still held onto Gwen’s hands as David had requested.

However, noticing that David was now asleep, Gwen quietly removed her hands. She hadn’t yet forgiven Talon and was still upset.

Angry and flustered, Gwen attempted to leave the room. It was already late at night.

Talon felt a bit sad, but decided to give her more time. Just as Gwen was about to leave, David stirred and called out to them, his voice groggy.

“Dad! Mom! Are you guys quarreling again?” David’s drowsy eyes slowly opened.

Gwen, who was halfway out of the room, stopped in her tracks.

“Of course not, my darling. Why would we do such a thing?” Gwen quickly returned to Talon’s side and held his hand again.

“Look, you see? Our hands are still together,” Gwen said as she raised their joined hands for David to see.

Standing behind her, Talon felt a small flicker o
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