The argument escalated, words flying like sharp-edged daggers. Accusations, denials, and hurtful remarks filled the air, each one deepening the chasm between them. Finally, Paul stormed out of the house, slamming the door behind him.
Melissa stood in the silence that followed, her heart pounding. Tears streamed down her face as she sank into a chair. Regret washed over her, mingling with her lingering worry. She hadn’t meant for it to turn into a fight. She just wanted answers.