She stood there, struck speechless as her brain struggled to process the whirlwind of events unfolding before her. When he appeared and drew near, she was caught off guard, attempting to convey, "You're not welcome here," only to be met with deaf ears. In a sudden turn of events, he kissed her, ensnaring her in a tight embrace from which she couldn't break free.

"I miss you so much," he whispered, planting a gentle kiss on her neck. "Come back to me, Nadine. I can't live without you. Why did you send me away? Do you know how much I missed you?”

"We'll talk about it later," she told him,...