Bound to Listen

Rowena's heart ached.

So, that's how he sees it all this while. He thinks that he's going to die and feels guilty for being a burden to me.

Letting out a sigh, Rowena reached out to comfort him.

“Dezzy, listen to me—”

For the second time, Desmond pushed her hand away and turned his back to her. Soft sniffles soon accompanied his trembling shoulders.

Unable to contain his emotions anymore, he came