“Wait, please… just hear me out!” Natalie’s voice trembled as she reached for him, desperation clawing at her throat. But John didn’t stop. He had heard enough of her excuses and empty promises. The door clicked shut behind him, reverberating in the silence.
In that moment, the world felt heavy around her, the weight of betrayal crashing down like a tidal wave, leaving her breathless and stranded. Standing alone in the kitchen, Natalie could hardly comprehend the gravity of her actions.