Silence.

His words hit me like a thunderbolt, leaving me speechless and numb.A torrent of sadness engulfed me, drowning out all other thoughts. Without a clear destination in mind, I rose abruptly and fled.The night was as dark and stormy as my emotions, rain pelting down relentlessly. Yet, my inner turmoil weighed heavier than the downpour, propelling me further away from that haunting conversation. Each step felt like an eternity, my heart racing in sync with the pounding rain.My desperate sprint came to an abrupt halt as I stumbled, the sharp pain of my wounds bringing me crashing down to the unforgiving pavement. Exhausted and defeated, I lay there, tears mingling with raindrops, lost in my own private tempest."Are you alright? It's pouring. Get in, let's go," a commanding voice pierced through my despair.I turned to see a poised and impeccably dressed woman, her presence commanding attention. With nothing left to lose, I allowed her to guide me into her car. As she drove, the rhythmic sound of rain against the windows lulled me into a fitful sleep, unsure of where this unexpected journey would lead me.The next morning, I found myself in my bedroom, tended to by Aunt Su who was gently applying a hot towel to my forehead."What happened?" I inquired, still trying to piece together the events of the previous day."You had a high fever yesterday, but thankfully, Miss Sofie found you and brought you back home," Aunt Su explained with a mixture of concern and relief in her voice."Sofie?" I muttered, recalling the assertive woman I had encountered the night before."Yes, Miss Sofie, a friend of the young master," Aunt Su confirmed before hurrying downstairs to inform Lance of my awakening.I wasn't sure how to face Lance after our last encounter, but before I could gather my thoughts, he appeared in the room with Miss Sofie trailing behind him."How are you feeling now?" Miss Sofie's tone was cool and authoritative, as expected.I simply nodded, signaling that I was recovering. The room fell into an uneasy silence; neither Lance nor I spoke a word. My emotions were a turbulent mix of sadness, anger, confusion, and disappointment, making conversation seem daunting.After a few awkward minutes, they left for downstairs, presumably for a chat. I overheard Aunt Su mentioning that Lance's friends were there to celebrate Miss Sofie's arrival.Days passed without any meaningful interaction between Lance and me. Our home became a silent battleground of unspoken words and unresolved emotions. I avoided meeting his gaze whenever he was around, lost in my own thoughts.(My Mind Will things ever be normal between us again?)_ROSR_...