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  1 During my follow-up appointment after the abortion, Adrian once again made a hasty exit with a flimsy excuse. This had become a regular occurrence, and I had grown accustomed to it. Initially, I felt a pang of rejection, but gradually, I found myself becoming indifferent. I took the prescribed medication after the check-up and returned home alone. As I journeyed back, I couldn't shake off the pervasive feeling of solitude that seemed to envelop me. Upon arriving, I browsed Twitter and noticed someone called Lovely One had mentioned Adrian in a post. It stated, [Despite my minor sore throat

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"What's your connection to this?" Adrian stammered, bewildered. "Why are you involved?" He shook off Tyler's grip and released mine before positioning himself between us.


Tyler's vehicle was nearby. He gazed at me wordlessly before replying tersely, "I'm her advisor."


"I'm her spouse," Adrian retorted. "This matter is between Madeline and myself. It doesn't concern you." His voice was laced with animosity towards Tyler.


"Don't you think mutual respect is crucial in a relationship?" Tyler responded, his words a subtle provocation.


Adrian hesitated. The statement's irony hung heavily in the atmosphere. Respect had been noticeably lacking in his behavior throughout our marriage.


He'd dismissed my previous emotional outbursts. Now that I was indifferent, he viewed it as unreasonable.


With a derisive noise, Adrian disregarded Tyler, seized my arm once more, and began pulling me away. "We're heading back, Madeline."


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