I don't want to lose you.' His voice almost a whisper. Seeing his haggard expression, she took his hand and squeezed it, then reluctantly let it go. She could feel the tears again, and she fought them back. 'But you don't want to keep me, either, do you?' To that, he had no response.

Summary

This quote portrays a conversation between two individuals who are in the midst of uncertainty in their relationship. The speaker expresses his fear of losing the other person, exhibiting vulnerability through the quietness of his voice. In response, the other person briefly offers comfort by holding his hand but seems to sense the heartbreaking truth that the speaker does not truly desire to keep them. The absence of a response from the speaker emphasizes the emotional disconnect and potential impending separation.

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