Tyrone was silent.

Breaking the silence after a moment, he asked, "Sabrina, you're trying to provoke me on purpose, aren't you?

“Why would I want to provoke you?" Sabrina raised her eyebrows. "To me, you're just an ex-husband I've parted ways with. If not for Jennie, would we even cross paths? Don't flatter yourself too much. And the reason I declined Jennie in the car today? Because I no longer wish to see you. If you genuinely care for her, stay away from me. If not, don't blame me when I keep her away for good."

Tyrone's heart felt like it had been punched, aching so much that he struggled to catch his breath.

's there really no hope for us?"

"None," Sabrina replied firmly.

With a heavy sigh, Tyrone retreated a few paces, muttering, "I understand now.”

She'd found a new love and was moving into a new chapter of her life.

Meanwhile, he remained stuck, clinging to the hope that a fragment of their past might still exist.

When clarity struck him, it was as though he was teetering on the edge of a cliff.

Holding his ground, he inhaled deeply, wrestling with heartache that felt like a dagger's thrust, the lump in his throat, and tears threatening to spill, he uttered, "I promise not to badger you anymore.

You are right. I don't know what love is. My understanding of love is flawed. Growing up, no one showed me its true meaning. It took losing you to see that, but now it's all too late. If your happiness lies in my absence, Sabrina, I'll graciously step back. Sabrina, all I want is for you to find joy."


The sounds of footsteps behind Sabrina dwindled until they were gone.

Sabrina inhaled deeply, her throat tightening, before stepping into the elevator with silent resolve.

How often had Tyrone whispered sweet words of Love to her? She pondered if his words were genuine or mere deceit.

Regardless, it was water under the bridge now.

She caught her reflection in the elevator's mirrored surface, noticing the redness that had crept into her eyes.

Tyrone did it on purpose for sure.

Before he left, he said those words, clearly aiming to tug at her heartstrings.