Chapter 36 Still Hurtin'

• Inside the bathroom, Greg’s emotions reached a boiling point as he stood amidst the broken glass and crimson streaks. The sting in his hand was sharp, but it was the torrent of regret and anger that truly overwhelmed him. He clenched his jaw, trying to steady his breath, but the intensity of his feelings made it nearly impossible.
• The bathroom door swung open abruptly, and Michelle walked in. She had followed the sound of the commotion, her expression one of keen curiosity and quiet concern. Her eyes took in the scene—the shattered mirror, the scattered glass, and Greg’s bloodied hand—and a thoughtful frown creased her brow.
• Greg, still reeling from the outburst, looked up at her, his face a mask of raw frustration and vulnerability. He hadn’t anticipated anyone else entering, let alone Michelle. The sight of her brought a new wave of discomfort, his personal breakdown now under the scrutiny of someone who had always been a symbol of his own insecurities.