Debra hesitated for a moment before answering the call.

There was a moment of silence before Michael started, "Are you okay?"

"I'm fine," she replied, her voice hoarse.

She had been lying in bed doing nothing all day.

"I'm outside," he said.

Debra froze for a second before slowly getting out of bed and walking over to the window.

She lifted a corner of the curtain and saw Michael standing outside.

He was wearing a white shirt, neat and clean. Probably to avoid being recognized, he had put on a mask.

"If you don't want to stay here, I'll take you away," he added.

"Okay," Debra agreed without hesitation.

hung up the phone,

Marion saw a glimmer of hope when he heard

listen

don't block the

smile froze on his face. Debra had never been so different to

you call

told you before. I trust you, but if you ever

to hide it from you. Please listen

"Move aside."

her emotions in check. Marion didn't miss the

that one day he would receive

every night, what are you

"I'm not."

We both need time and space to calm down. Let's not see each other for a while." She took off her ring. "Here, take it

and Marion's heart ached. The sharp pain, deep in his soul,

turned and walked downstairs. Tears streamed

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