Tom's heart pounded in his chest as he watched Emma dash out of his apartment, tears streaming down her face. He couldn't let her leave like this, not after everything they had just shared. Without thinking, he bolted after her, his voice calling out in desperation. "Emma, wait! Please, Emma!"
By the time he reached her door, she had already locked it. He pounded on the wood, his voice filled with urgency and regret. "Emma, please open the door. Let's talk, it's going to be okay. Please, just let me in." His pleas echoed down the hallway, but there was no response from the other side.
Tom rested his forehead against the door, feeling a mix of frustration and sorrow. "Emma, I'm sorry. Please, open the door. I just want to talk. We can work through this, I promise."
After what felt like a
