She didn’t say anything. She just crashed into my shoulder, crying uncontrolably. I could hear muffled whimpers between heaves of tears.
“Why… why... why Sean? Why…”
I could only hold her tight and try my best to convince her it was alright, but I knew it wasn’t…
“Shhhh, sweetie… it’s ok, you come on inside.”
I felt her nod into my shoulder, and I led her inside.
She didn’t let go for one second, keeping her arms locked around me as i sat her down on the couch.
I pulled her close and rubbed her back soothingly as she let out small whimpers into my shoulder still.
“I’m sorry, Sean…” she whined into my shirt.
“No, Elle… don’t be sorry. I’m always right here…”
I tighted my embrace around her for reasurance, but wasn’t sure how well it was working.
“Thank you, Sean… so much…”
She squeezed me tighter. Well, I guess it did work a bit…
“You wanna tell me what happened, Elle? This isn’t about Matt, is it?”
She sniffled and pulled out of my shoulder.
“No, it isn’t…”
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If she's everything you've ever wanted, Part 41
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