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Nicholas came into the room to find Rose crying. He stopped at first and watched her with a blank expression. Deep down, he felt sad that she was crying. He thinks it's because of him and he doesn't know what to do. He moved closer to her and bent to her level.

"What's wrong? Are you crying because I looked for you and brought you back?" He asked, trying to touch her.

She jerked his hand off in anger, "Don't touch me! This is all your fault! Everything is happening because of you! You are getting in the way of my freedom! Just leave me alone!!!"

She already yelled those words before she realized the gravity of what she said. She realized she has hurt his feelings.

He moved away from her and found himself a seat. He sat on the couch staring at her. He did not show his emotions and how deep the words cut through him like a knife. He thought about it. He hated it.

"You can go." He suddenly said, gaining her attention.

She stopped crying and turned to him. "What?"

"I hate it w