“I think we’re done, James.”Sarah’s voice was calm when she said it, but the firmness in her tone carried the weight of a door closing for good.She didn’t even bother looking at him again as the words left her lips. Instead, she simply turned away from him, her posture straight and resolute.For a brief second, James did not react.It was as if the sentence had traveled slowly through the air before finally striking him.His brows furrowed, confusion spreading across his face.“Are you—” he began, but the words died halfway through his throat.His eyes widened slightly as realization crept in.“Are you asking me to leave?” he asked, his voice carrying a mixture of disbelief and wounded pride.Sarah stopped for a fraction of a moment.Then she rolled her eyes.It was not a dramatic gesture. It was subtle, quiet, but it carried more dismissal than a thousand harsh words could.She didn’t answer him.Instead, she turned completely and began walking toward the staircase. Her steps were
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