Severed Ties

Coralie turned around and left, heading toward the kitchen.

After waiting for a while, Desmond noticed she had not returned. Propping himself up, he also headed toward the kitchen.

She didn't do anything, simply standing by the window, lost in her thoughts.

“I'm sorry. I drank a bit too much and talked too much.”

Coralie recomposed herself and asked impatiently, “So what exactly are you here for t