She couldn’t live like this anymore.The pain in her chest was so sharp it felt like she couldn’t breathe.She slowly slid down the bathroom door and crouched on the floor, wrapping her arms around her knees, crying without a sound.Outside the door, Mark stood quietly for a while.Then he turned and left.She didn’t know how much time passed before she finally opened the bathroom door and stepped out.The bedroom was empty.She let out a breath of relief.Right now, she truly didn’t know how to face him.She lay down on the bed, tossing and turning, unable to fall asleep.It was deep into the night before exhaustion finally dragged her under.Even in sleep, she wasn’t at peace.In her dream, a massive beast coiled around her, binding her hands and feet together so tightly she couldn’t move.She couldn’t breathe.Lisa jolted awake, gasping, only to realize it had been a dream.The space beside her was cold.Mark hadn’t come back last night.She checked the time, didn’t
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