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.

but Bettie chose to lock hers away,

might have stayed concealed, lost in the recesses of her heart, if not

Sabrina pieced together why Bettie loved scrolling through pictures of attractive men online, and why she opted for male

maybe the hurt was so deep that love seemed Like a

was so patient, and so understanding from the start… I wished for him to stay, but he Left anyway… He’s been gone for seven years. Why did he come back now?” Bettie’s voice broke

quiver with

upset before, at least

Bettie was in

me to study overseas, I resisted, wanting to be near him. I convinced them to let me remain. But then, out of nowhere, he chose

trailed off, her words becoming softer and more indistinct, making it difficult for Sabrina

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