Christopher’s anguish

Emotions swirled between Abigail and Christopher as they stood facing each other. Abigail's eyes brimmed with tears, her face twisted in a mix of anger and sadness. Her gaze dropped to the floor as she struggled to process her emotions. She felt a lump form in her throat, her breath catching in her chest.

Recognizing her rage, Christopher realized he didn't have time to ask her how she found out he was at Nancy's place. He needed to explain himself and address her concerns as soon as possible.

He implored with a sense of urgency, "Abi, listen to me first before you start assuming things. I know I shouldn't have consumed so much alcohol. I made a mistake. But I swear to you, I didn't cheat on you."

His words tumbled out, a mix of impatience and desperation. He reached out to hold her hand, but she withdrew abruptly, stepping back, her pain palpable.