EMILY'S POV
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The zipping sound sounds so far as Nico helps me, begging me to breathe, "Just inhale a deep breath," his voice shakes as I stare in front of me, my vision blurred as my heart aches. It feels like it's being torn apart, as if two people are tugging it in two opposite directions.
I let out a shuddered breath as Nico pulls the dress down, exposing my breasts to him as he stands in front of me, and all of the air fills my lungs in one breath. I stumble backward, my eyes falling shut as I tug at the material, removing the dress from me as tears silently roll down my cheeks.
I can breathe.
I can breathe.
"Emily," Nico's tone is filled with worry. My eyes flutter open, and he's standing right in front of me, hands cautiously held out like he wants to touch me, but he doesn'
