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They sat there for a long time, saying nothing.8964 copyright protection107PENANAfHxcKPYbkq 維尼
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The apartment was silent except for the hum of pipes in the walls.8964 copyright protection107PENANADXgAjoFoLP 維尼
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Lena didn’t look at Marcus. She picked at the fraying seam on her sleeve, eyes red and swollen.8964 copyright protection107PENANAdRLWnnzfvb 維尼
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Marcus kept his hand on her knee, grounding her.8964 copyright protection107PENANA4fLRJnZb3c 維尼
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At some point, she let out a strangled sigh.8964 copyright protection107PENANAoE0pEyyVgK 維尼
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“I hate this,” she whispered.8964 copyright protection107PENANAXWpnmVXjYO 維尼
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“I know.”8964 copyright protection107PENANAeLuqGJ4AO5 維尼
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“I hate how weak I feel.”8964 copyright protection107PENANAxncAZFBtrB 維尼
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Marcus shook his head. “You’re not weak.”8964 copyright protection107PENANAw7O1ViOCax 維尼
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She scoffed, voice cracking. “Look at me.”8964 copyright protection107PENANAu7Kkrkp8WH 維尼
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“I am,” he said quietly. “I am looking at you. And I see someone who’s fighting like hell just to stay here.”8964 copyright protection107PENANAOOLb5ReTCN 維尼
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Lena’s throat worked, but no sound came out.8964 copyright protection107PENANAMgUzTSdJuy 維尼
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Marcus squeezed her knee gently.8964 copyright protection107PENANA4HJas4oGg7 維尼
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“You don’t have to pretend with me. Ever.”8964 copyright protection107PENANAf3jF2Q0UFU 維尼
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She closed her eyes, letting silent tears slide down her face.8964 copyright protection107PENANA2Z61qLxpBb 維尼
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He didn’t flinch or pull away.8964 copyright protection107PENANAwXcoIFPuv1 維尼
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He let her cry.8964 copyright protection107PENANAwd9TDU3jQi 維尼
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A soft knock at the door made them both jump.8964 copyright protection107PENANARaHAAi9laE 維尼
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Marcus looked over.8964 copyright protection107PENANAh73ASTRctk 維尼
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“Who the hell—”8964 copyright protection107PENANADYMWZXPKVG 維尼
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“It’s probably Jenna,” Lena mumbled, voice hoarse.8964 copyright protection107PENANAnrpEAJnb87 維尼
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He got up carefully and opened the door.8964 copyright protection107PENANAYXlCfeURds 維尼
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Their neighbor Jenna stood in the hall holding a small flashlight.8964 copyright protection107PENANA2gXPkHFpdk 維尼
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“Sorry,” she said in a low voice. “I heard… I just wanted to check. Is everything okay?”8964 copyright protection107PENANA69cGgF9ipG 維尼
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Marcus hesitated.8964 copyright protection107PENANAfz2xl4kog4 維尼
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He glanced back at Lena, who sat hunched on the couch, rubbing her eyes.8964 copyright protection107PENANAzeCqx8mivr 維尼
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“We’re… we’re getting there,” Marcus said.8964 copyright protection107PENANA7sgqX9vBhW 維尼
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Jenna’s expression softened. She looked at Lena.8964 copyright protection107PENANASvkmhUdhSm 維尼
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“I’m right next door if you need anything,” Jenna said gently. “Even if it’s just someone to sit with you.”8964 copyright protection107PENANAespIDU9leu 維尼
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Lena nodded once. She didn’t trust her voice.8964 copyright protection107PENANAOHR4StFrLP 維尼
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“Thank you,” Marcus said.8964 copyright protection107PENANAa3TiaD4fly 維尼
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Jenna gave them a sad little smile and backed away down the hall.8964 copyright protection107PENANAPRebsT4G5D 維尼
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Marcus closed the door and locked it.8964 copyright protection107PENANAipzpGQXn3w 維尼
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He turned back to Lena.8964 copyright protection107PENANABCP8RY5ifs 維尼
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“You’re not alone,” he said firmly.8964 copyright protection107PENANARYv9ThCGGl 維尼
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She sniffed. “I feel alone.”8964 copyright protection107PENANAYhLroho71o 維尼
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“I know.” He walked back to her and sat down again. “But I’m not leaving.”8964 copyright protection107PENANAG7I1LMvcLr 維尼
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Lena wiped her nose on her sleeve.8964 copyright protection107PENANAS497tYp2g0 維尼
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She didn’t argue.8964 copyright protection107PENANAteiU9upu7O 維尼
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Didn’t tell him to go.8964 copyright protection107PENANAUvVwvVTPsE 維尼
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Didn’t say thank you, either.8964 copyright protection107PENANAE7lebQcD0N 維尼
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She just shifted over an inch on the couch.8964 copyright protection107PENANAWAiwBgCzfI 維尼
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Enough space for him to sit closer.8964 copyright protection107PENANAQiHGAoLQ52 維尼
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Marcus took the hint and slid in beside her.8964 copyright protection107PENANAGj7Dq4lHpV 維尼
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They sat in the dark together, leaning just enough to feel the other’s warmth.8964 copyright protection107PENANAEB3CrKhEpL 維尼
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Outside, the storm raged on.8964 copyright protection107PENANAIH7OOyn3vK 維尼
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Inside, the quiet was still heavy.8964 copyright protection107PENANALDZDr6wx1o 維尼
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But it wasn’t empty anymore.8964 copyright protection107PENANArOyop4HSh2 維尼
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AUTHOR’S NOTE 8964 copyright protection107PENANALfCE6tVFES 維尼
This is the end of “When It Gets Too Quiet.” It’s fictional, but these feelings are real for many people. If you’re struggling, please talk to someone you trust. You matter. You’re not alone. 💛8964 copyright protection107PENANAaYUJ2DtIKO 維尼
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