The contrast between the shared warmth with Gabriel and the seemingly normal scene in the living room intensified Liz's internal whirlwind.
Each step into her bedroom became a deliberate retreat into a sanctuary where she could process the unexpected sweetness that had unfolded. Samantha, picking up on the turmoil, couldn't help but inquire, "Liz, what's going on?" her curiosity evident as she muted the television.
Liz, still slightly flustered from the unexpected encounter with Gabriel, offered a sheepish smile. "Just needed a moment," she replied, her voice betraying a mix of emotions.
Sensing that something significant had occurred, Samantha decided to give Liz the space she seemed to require, allowing the atmosphere to settle after the whirlwind of emotions.
With a nod, she returned to her seat on the couch, allowing Liz the solitude of her bedroom and the chance to process the whirlwind of emotions that had accompanied Gabriel's departure.
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