"Lenny..." Chris cautiously approached her after a prolonged silence, sensing something was wrong. If she didn't want to talk about it, there was little anyone could do. Anxiety gripped him, but he had to restrain himself.

The slap didn't hurt much, but he was willing to endure it if it eased her distress.

Lena curled up, unable to meet his eyes, and repeatedly apologized, "I'm sorry, Chris. I'm so sorry."

"What's bothering you today?" Chris asked.

Lena hugged her head, shoulders trembling.

"Lenny, please tell me. I can help you!"

some time

head. That tiny distance became an insurmountable chasm the moment she

distance now separated them. Chris sighed deeply, eyes filled with pain. He

door locking outside crushed Lena's heart. A sudden, painful sensation overwhelmed her, and tears streamed down

down, she quietly entered the living room. The two-tiered cake sat in the center,

evening, but time could never be turned

stored it in the refrigerator. She then carefully placed the diamond ring in a drawer and lay

her eyes, wishing she could

sneaking into the lobby with a bottle of cheap liquor. She called out to him, and he froze like a

a disdainful sound. Old habits

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