Mark stepped in as if to block me, but I walked forward until he stepped back.<\/p>\n
\u201cTouch me,\u201d I said quietly, \u201cand I promise the next person you talk to will be a police officer.\u201d<\/p>\n
His confidence faltered.<\/p>\n
I gathered Emily\u2019s documents and her bag.\n\u201cTake only what you need,\u201d I told her.<\/p>\n
\u201cShe\u2019s not leaving!\u201d Mark shouted.<\/p>\n
\u201cThat isn\u2019t your choice,\u201d I replied evenly.<\/p>\n
Emily returned with a small backpack. Mark blocked the doorway.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf you walk out that door, don\u2019t come back.\u201d<\/p>\n
For the first time, she looked him straight in the eye.\n\u201cThen I guess this is goodbye.\u201d<\/p>\n
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