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Javier We started dating—me and Bella, every day. She was Berry’s exact copy. Seeing her face let me breathe a bit, pushed the pain away for a day or two—until I remembered she wasn’t Berry. Then that day came. Never thought it would. “Javier, wake up.” I opened my eyes. Bella sat on the bed, smiling sweet, nudging me. Stretched, stared. “Huh? Why so early? Work done?” She coughed, rolled eyes. “Rude! Good morning first! Anyway, here to see your house. You’re better now—time...