|Xavier's POV|
I see an unexplained pain in her eyes every time I look at her. I see a strange longing, a certain loss on her face with every fake smile she gives out into the world, making everyone believe that she is happy.
The people don't care. They would never be able to see through the facade of joy and bubbly beauty that Sage puts out in front of everyone. She smiles and giggles and laughs with her eyes twinkling and her hair flying around her face...but I see it all for what it is— an extremely elaborate act.
She is selling the act of being a blushing bride, so happily engaged to me, and everyone believes it.
Except me.
Because through every smile of hers, I see a cry for help. I watch her suffering while she stands beside me before she walks away with her trainer.
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