Chapter 19 Abandonment Issues

• Antonio
• The room was shrouded in a solitary silence as Antonio sat alone in the living room, his thoughts tumultuous and echoing in the vastness of his mind. He leaned back against the plush couch, his gaze fixed on a point in the distance as memories and emotions intertwined, creating a tapestry of vulnerability and scars.
• Amirah's words echoed in his ears, each syllable a sharp reminder of the rejection he felt cutting through his stoic exterior. He clenched his jaw, frustrated with the unexpected sting that her declaration had left. He questioned himself, berating his own vulnerability. Why did he care so much about a woman who loudly proclaimed she didn't want him?