"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!"

need some time

short of touching her head. That tiny distance became an insurmountable chasm

now separated them. Chris sighed deeply, eyes filled with pain. He reluctantly got off the bed, picked up his coat,

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

how long she sat on the bed. When she finally calmed down, she quietly entered the living room. The two-tiered cake sat in the center, rose petals covering the floor. Chris' gift, the pink

have been a beautiful, romantic evening, but time could

it in the refrigerator. She then carefully placed

wishing she could sleep through it all and

lobby with a bottle of cheap liquor. She called out to him, and he froze like a thief, turning to face her

Old habits died

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