As the car glided away from Darren's home, Kendall's thoughts swirled with disappointment and self-doubt.
"Mother was wrong," she thought to herself, "he can never truly care for me. I've been foolish to think otherwise." The sting of rejection and the harsh reality of Darren's rebuff hit her like a cold wave, washing away the hopes and dreams she had nurtured for so long.
Just then, Norman's words of wisdom echoed in her mind:
"Don't let emotions control you."
Kendall's thoughts came to a crossroads, and she decided to take a different path. "I think I'll take Norman's advice," she thought to herself, "it's time to let go of these feelings and move on."
Meanwhile, Darren returned to his room, the weight of his conscience bore down on him.
He couldn't shake off the feeling of guilt and regret for the way he had spoken to Kendall.