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.

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

the recesses of

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she hadn’t moved past Lance, or maybe the hurt was so

to stay, but he Left anyway… He’s been gone for

with pain was gut-wrenching

Looked so upset before, at

years ago, Bettie was

I resisted, wanting to be near him. I convinced them to let me remain. But then,

becoming softer and more indistinct, making it difficult for Sabrina to

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