The room became so quiet that a pin drop would be audible.

Richard’s deep eyes were fixed on me and they were filled with emotions that were impossible to ignore.

The usual indifference that always clung to him had faltered.

The atmosphere was thick with tension and it was almost suffocating.

After what felt like an eternity, Richard slowly stood up. He carefully folded the blanket. He grabbed his jacket from the armchair and draped it over his elbow. “Sorry for ...