Scars Of A Broken Bond

“You don’t need to justify. I understand.”

Suddenly, her appetite vanished.

A puzzling question fluttered into her mind. What was it about him that she found so alluring?

Did she relish his belittlement and deceit?

Moments ago, she had clung to a sliver of hope.

She was so cheap.

An oppressive silence fell upon the office.

his lips, attempting to fill

of quiet contemplation, he remained wordless, setting his cutlery down with a frown before excusing himself to the

the phone placed on the table

compelled to pick it up and check. But on second thoughts she

call ended without an answer. Two seconds later, it started ringing

rings,

return, Sabrina informed him, “You’ve received three calls They

walked over to the table, picked up his phone, and asked nonchalantly, “Who was

clearing up the remnants of their meal, replied, “I’m not sure. I

a realization dawned on