The words that were shouted were just growing harsher, and there was no going back once those statements were spoken.

Kevin leaned back in his chair and stared at her, startled.

After a pause that can be described as tensely pregnant, neither of them is inclined to break the silence.

“All this time,” Kevin managed to clear his throat and speak at last. These words loaded with disbelief can also be used to convey that people can keep lots of secrets over many years.

Rosa could not help but cry. ”I’m so sorry for wanting to preserve you, to preserve Michael,” she says to him, tears rushing to her eyes....