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Henry walked into his house and went straight to the liquor cabinet. He snatched the bottle of whiskey and sipped it on his way to the couch. He turned on the TV but didn’t see whatever played in front of him.
He couldn’t believe she was leaving. He was so stupid. He knew she would leave when she found a job, but he was foolish enough to think maybe she’d stay. Maybe she was falling for him. Maybe things were different this time.
He was a dumbass.
He couldn’t stop himself from playing the last couple months in his mind. Losing his dad. Cynthia coming back. Falling for her all over again. Losing her all over again.
He hated that his cousin and brother were right. He never should have gotten involved with her. He never should have spoken to her.
He wanted to call his dad. Get his da
