Jack’s POVThe apartment was quiet, but the kind of quiet that pressed against my chest, heavy and suffocating. I sat on the edge of the bed, elbows resting on my knees, staring at the hardwood floor as if it could give me answers to questions I didn’t even know how to ask.Behind me, Anastasia was moving around, her voice soft but persistent. “Jack, you can’t keep doing this. You can’t keep shutting me out.”I didn’t respond. I didn’t even turn to look at her. She always said the same thing, and I didn’t have the energy to give her the same answer.“I’m trying, you know,” she continued, her voice taking on an edge of frustration. “I’ve been patient. I’ve been understanding. But you’re not giving me anything to work with.”“Maybe because there’s nothing to work with,” I muttered, finally breaking the silence.Anastasia froze, her reflection catching in the mirror across the room. Her expression hardened as she turned to face me. “What the hell is that supposed to mean?”I stood up, ru
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