Shattered Confession

The sky outside the window had turned pitch black.

A desk lamp inside the bedroom remained lit, casting a dim yellow light.

The back of Desmond's head faced the lamp, causing his face to be unclear and hidden in the shadows.

Nonetheless, Rowena could sense his scorching gaze. She sat upright and slipped out of his arm. Cupping his cheeks with her hands, she uttered with utter seriousness, “Dezzy,