“I need an explanation, Devandra! Don’t you dare stay silent or start circling around the truth again!” Vania shouted, her breathing ragged, eyes locked on the man in front of her.

Devandra froze for a moment. His eyes revealed exhaustion and deep guilt. He stood in the middle of Vania’s apartment living room, fists clenched at his sides.

“I didn’t lie to you, Vania. But I also haven’t had the chance to be completely honest,” he said slowly.

“So you chose to leave me ...