Unforgiving Reality

The hopes she once cherished now felt like reality slapped her across the face—sharp and unforgiving.

She drew in a shaky breath, but that heaviness in her heart just lingered, refusing to fade.

Dominic's voice came from behind her. "What are you doing sitting here all by yourself?"

She jerked, quickly turning off her phone screen.

He stood with his hands stuffed in his pockets, leaning in with a