Far Away From You

Pierce's POV

I'm exhausted, dizzy and sleepy when I got inside Lexi's condo unit. Mom was the one who greeted me. and she looked worried

I held her shoulders and hugged. "Mom. Where is she?"

"She's still in the bathroom. How's Kelly? I'm sorry. I just couldn't convince Lexi to come out."

I nodded at her. "You can go home now and rest, mom, I'll handle this."

She nodded. "Okay. Talk to her calmly. Whatever your decision will be, I'll be here to support you."

Clenching my jaws, I nodded again. After mom left, I knocked dn the bathroom.

"Lexi..."

"Pierce?" Her voice was shaky and hesitant.

I took a deep breath. "Come out. Let's talk."

The door swung open and Lexi threw herself at me. She looked so happy but when I pulled her arms from my neck, her smile slowly faded. "Let's talk about us now.

She smiled again. Her eyes twinkled. "You're here because you chose me, right? Let's get married. I already chose my wedding dress and your- ""Lexi, I want out."

Her forehead creased. "What?"

I clenched my jaws and sucked my breath as I stared into her eyes. "I'm tired of this, Lexi. I'm sorry."

"What? What?" She screamed. "What are you saying? You can't do this to me. Pierce! I will really kill myself this time!"

sarcastically. "So, I was right? This was just your

touch my cheek but I took a step

down her cheeks. I don't wanna hurt her more. I can't be with her when my

can't live without

shook my head. 1 can't stay with you

She burst into tears and tried to reach me again but

said. "If my feelings

pull this stunt again. I-I can't live without

You set me free, Pierce. You gave me another

un Away From You

and squatted in front of her. I caressed her cheeks. She remained sitting

better. Someone who will love you the way you

only

your life. I'm sorry for hurting you. I'm a jerk for hurting you like this.

before I slowly turned my back and left. I can hear her screaming my name with so much pain while crying so hard, but I didn't

she will get over me. She's

wait for her to fully recover and adjust

firetrucks were there. Scattered

woman and a baby inside that house since the man left

Oh my God! Poor

the burning house. I didn't care about the fire, I only wanted to get inside and find Kelly and the baby, but

my way.

get close. It's

I pushed him. "No!"

the debris is

NO! I NEED TO

"Sir..."

towards the burning house but I was blocked by a group

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