Our Love Withered Before the Petals Fell
She was like a delicate puppet, allowing him to lead her, yet never truly investing any emotion.
Simone's heart sank bit by bit, yet he stubbornly refused to give up. He was convinced that if he tried harder, he could eventually warm her heart.
That was until one afternoon, he stumbled upon Tania making a call beneath the wisteria trellis in the garden.
Her back was to him, her fingers clutching the phone. Her voice was so tender it seemed to melt—a world away from the icy wall she held up against him.
Even her ending tone carried a soft, sweet affection. "Yeah, everything's fine. He hasn't made things difficult for me… Don't worry. I'll be back as soon as the five days are up. Wait for me,