The Mercer Effect

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I didn't know if he was surprised because he felt the same as me or because we were hit by the reality of the situation.

Clearing his throat, he stepped back.

"I'm sorry," he said, looking a bit tormented.

"You shouldn't have done that," I said, before starting to walk away, toward the exit.

Only then did I realize that Paige had disappeared. Damn. That was such a stupid thing to do. What was