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Richard's eyes seemed to flash with a mixture of surprise and wariness, but he quickly regained his composure.

"What are you talking about, Elena?" he asked, his voice neutral.

Elena took a step closer to him, her heart pounding in her chest.

"I'm talking about the fact that you're hiding something from me," she said, her voice firm. "Something about our past, about our relationship."

Richard's eyes seemed to bore into hers, as if searching for something.

"I'm not hiding anything, Elena," he said, his voice low and husky.

"I'm just trying to protect you."

"Protect me from what?" Elena demanded, her voice rising.

Richard's eyes seemed to flash with a mixture of frustration and desire. "From the truth," he said, his voice low and husky.

"From the memories that you're not ready to face."

Elena felt a surge of anger and frustration.