His Widow
“What changed?”
Her voice came out cracked and raw, trembling with rage.
“What does it matter whether I hurt myself or you hurt me? In the end, I still end up broken. At least this time I had the choice.”
His jaw tensed, nostrils flaring as he exhaled through his nose.
"I will not hurt you.”
Her laughter was bitter and broken—half sob, half scream.
“You did hurt me. Over and over. And not just bruises. You hurt my mind, my soul... everything I ever believed in.”