Neil’s car sped through the rain-soaked city streets. Heavy rain poured down, the wipers working furiously, while inside the car silence reigned. Lena sat with her hands folded on her lap, her empty gaze fixed on the window. Neil, on the other hand, focused solely on the road, his fingers gripping the wheel tightly. Not a single word passed between them.

The pounding of the rain on the windshield only made the atmosphere more suffocating. Lena swallowed hard, trying to calm her heart. She ...