Unbeknownst to Clarissa, tears fell from her eyes and dripped into the sink.Mrs. Faber was shocked to see Clarissa’s tears. “What’s wrong, Madam?”“I’m fine. I’m not feeling wel… I think it's my period,” Clarissa said.When she came out of the kitchen and passed through the living room, she told Damien, “You guys can continue talking. I’ll go upstairs to rest.”A few days ago, Clarissa felt a little bit of pain in her stomach. Her chest was swollen, too. As expected, it was her period.After she changed into sanitary napkins, she sat on the bed with her hands around her knees.A long time later, Damien came up. “Why don’t you go down?” He asked.“I’m on my period, and my stomach hurts. I want to go back to my place tomorrow, so I can’t make lunch for you.”Clarissa kept her face to the window the entire time she spoke. She hugged her knees with her back to Damien.Damien saw the hint of sadness in her eyes, and took a seat on the couch opposite her. Clarissa suddenly had a mo
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