Claire walked into her apartment, feeling the weight of the day pressing down on her shoulders.
The flat was barely lit, and a quiet silence filled the air.
As she entered her bedroom, she felt a pang of loneliness seeing the empty space. The bed was neatly made, unused, and it was clear Joshua hadn't been home for hours.
She sighed, feeling a mix of sadness and anger. Memories of Joshua's past behavior, especially his nights out at clubs and his habit to favour work over their relationship, came rushing back.
Claire had thought that Joshua would change, that he would find a balance between his goals and their relationship. But days like today made her question whether that was ever possible.
After changing into something more comfortable, Claire lay down on the bed, looking at the ceiling. Her mind raced with thoughts of the day's events, Joshua's sharp words, and Stephanie's manipulative behavior.
