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Demetrius, who had experienced a brief moment of relief, suddenly felt his heartbeat quicken once again. The idea of Persie confessing his feelings was both thrilling and terrifying.

Caught off guard, Demetrius struggled to find the right words. He didn't want Persie to perceive his hesitation as indifference or lack of care.

The progress they had made in their relationship meant the world to him, and he couldn't bear the thought of losing it.

Persie, sensing Demitrius's internal struggle, posed a question, "Do you want to know who it is?"

Demetrius opened his mouth to respond, but the fear of rejecting Persie and potentially driving a wedge between them stifled his voice.

He yearned to maintain their newfound connection, fearing that it might slip away if he mishandled this delicate situation.

Realizing Demitrius's apprehension, Persie gently interjected before he could articulate his concerns, "It's Alex."