Their encounter had brought forth a flood of memories, reminding her of the loneliness and vulnerability she had experienced outside those high, imposing walls. While he might not have known the full extent of her suffering, the wounds inflicted by his decision cut deeply.
As the door closed behind him, she was left alone to ponder the intricacies of their tangled relationship, unsure of how they could possibly bridge the divide between them and heal the wounds of the past.
Anna exited her apartment and made her way towards Kerian's apartment, her footsteps heavy with a burden of guilt. The events that had unfolded at the mall weighed heavily on her conscience, and she couldn't shake off the nagging feeling of responsibility for the harm that had befallen him. Though she had been well aw
