Laura squatted there sobbing, tears falling on the floor like mournful birdsong.

Listening to him abuse herself, and then listening to him apologize and say, ”I'm sorry, that wasn't my intention.”

But what did he really mean and what did he really want to express?

Laura had those emotions again, confusion, helplessness and loss.

She wanted to close herself off. She wanted to isolate herself from Sid. But Sid was still standing before her, and she could do nothing but stiffen, look up with red eyes, and point to Sid in the direction of the door.

Sid was going to say something, but he didn't say anything. Because he clearly...