“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

touching her head. That tiny distance became an insurmountable chasm the moment

felt like the world’s greatest distance now separated them. Chris sighed deeply, eyes filled with pain. He reluctantly got off the bed, picked up

heart. A sudden, painful sensation overwhelmed her, and tears streamed

long she sat on the bed. When she finally calmed down, she quietly entered the living room. The two-tiered cake sat

been a beautiful, romantic evening, but time could never be

She then carefully placed the diamond ring in a

but she closed her eyes, wishing she could

a bottle of cheap liquor.

She made a disdainful sound. Old habits died hard. She’d offered Drake wine worth thousands of dollars, but nothing compared to the raw intensity of cheap liquor in his

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