Seventy Eight Stings Of Betrayal

She replays their conversation in her mind, the hurt and confusion in his eyes haunting her. She knows that she has deeply wounded him, and the weight of her actions presses down on her like a heavy burden as she lies on her bed, lost in contemplation.

The next morning, at the breakfast table, a tense atmosphere hangs in the air as everyone gathers together. Audrey appears with Paul, their hands entwined, a display of unity that feels like a sharp contrast to the turmoil that brews beneath the surface. 

Kalix, seated at the table, appears lost in his own thoughts as he silently eats his meal, his gaze fixed on his plate.

As Paul and Audrey take their seats, the clinking of cutlery and the murmur of voices filling the room, Kalix's attention is drawn to them. He lifts his eyes, a sense of unease settling in the