Chapter 66. A Silly Teenager

Liam

I watch Cecilia walk towards the room, and a flood of conflicting emotions overwhelms me. If we were just a normal couple, I wouldn't let her walk alone. We would be together, anticipating another night of love. However, our relationship is far from normal, and now Cecilia despises me. The chances of her accepting me as a husband are virtually nil, and the responsibility for this situation falls entirely on me. I regret every choice that brought me to this point.

I walk towards the living room, a place where I've experienced many moments of improperly expressing my feelings. I can't afford to fall into that mistake tonight. I need to keep my composure. My steps are heavy, burdened with the weight of the awareness of my failures. The unspoken words between us resonate in the air, filling the room with an uncomfortable silence.

I sit on the couch, staring into space, sinking into thoughts about what could have been and what it has become. Cecilia is there in the