It's a beautiful smile. One that brightens the rat-infested attic room. No one has ever smiled like that at me. No one. Everything inside me twists with the need to keep her close.I should be pissed. Who knows if I'll ever see the money from Eric. Who knows if Noah and I will lose the lease, sending me back into the system. Right now, I don't f*cking care. I'm touching an angel.
The narrator experiences a profound emotional response to a woman's smile, which brings light and warmth to his bleak surroundings. The attic room he describes is filled with despair, yet her smile feels like a rare gift, making him feel a deep connection and an overwhelming desire to keep her near. Despite the challenges he faces, including worries about money and his living situation, this moment of joy overshadows his anxieties.
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