Scars Of A Broken Bond

In all their years of friendship, Sabrina had never seen Bettie shed tears so profoundly.

Through her tears, Bettie whispered, “Why did he return? After Leaving so decisively, why come back?”

Sabrina remained silent, letting her speak.

It was clear that running into Lance tonight had resurrected painful memories from years past.

For the three years Sabrina had known Bettie, Lance’s name had never crossed their conversations, as if he was a stranger.

Bettie had always been the embodiment of joy, energy, and optimism every time they met over the past few years.

pain, but Bettie chose to lock hers away, presenting a brave face to

in the recesses of

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Lance, or maybe the hurt was so deep that

but he Left anyway… He’s been gone for seven years. Why did he come back now?” Bettie’s voice broke amidst

voice quiver with pain was

so upset before, at

years ago, Bettie

resisted, wanting to be near him. I convinced them to let me remain. But then, out of nowhere, he chose to leave, leaving no room for discussion. And even if he returned, why now? Why did you

voice trailed off, her words becoming softer and more