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They sat there for a long time, saying nothing.8964 copyright protection109PENANAivfzZS9IaT 維尼
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The apartment was silent except for the hum of pipes in the walls.8964 copyright protection109PENANAOU697gx5hG 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 protection109PENANAc4qhoXKoqm 維尼
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Marcus kept his hand on her knee, grounding her.8964 copyright protection109PENANAxX98yBdVPa 維尼
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At some point, she let out a strangled sigh.8964 copyright protection109PENANAb0E0tZil7I 維尼
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“I hate this,” she whispered.8964 copyright protection109PENANAKS5wWyGwK7 維尼
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“I know.”8964 copyright protection109PENANACRqZHdvtv2 維尼
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“I hate how weak I feel.”8964 copyright protection109PENANA9VJnj1gPVJ 維尼
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Marcus shook his head. “You’re not weak.”8964 copyright protection109PENANA88jEsfaBNp 維尼
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She scoffed, voice cracking. “Look at me.”8964 copyright protection109PENANADQTOGHyMxC 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 protection109PENANAqlhysCKAWi 維尼
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Lena’s throat worked, but no sound came out.8964 copyright protection109PENANA9nNoxUpnvz 維尼
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Marcus squeezed her knee gently.8964 copyright protection109PENANAwBG9cmxku8 維尼
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“You don’t have to pretend with me. Ever.”8964 copyright protection109PENANAAogn8cXTGu 維尼
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She closed her eyes, letting silent tears slide down her face.8964 copyright protection109PENANAVFo3TROWy0 維尼
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He didn’t flinch or pull away.8964 copyright protection109PENANAWPlRnMN8RJ 維尼
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He let her cry.8964 copyright protection109PENANAIcI7Mc1g7k 維尼
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A soft knock at the door made them both jump.8964 copyright protection109PENANAEJARyk6Fnn 維尼
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Marcus looked over.8964 copyright protection109PENANALHplE4yGO1 維尼
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“Who the hell—”8964 copyright protection109PENANAzmcdTZgAyg 維尼
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“It’s probably Jenna,” Lena mumbled, voice hoarse.8964 copyright protection109PENANAkg7jkRTaws 維尼
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He got up carefully and opened the door.8964 copyright protection109PENANAahAeNsCUak 維尼
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Their neighbor Jenna stood in the hall holding a small flashlight.8964 copyright protection109PENANAjtZfB3g9Fl 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 protection109PENANAzNJFnGFXVS 維尼
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Marcus hesitated.8964 copyright protection109PENANAmmxmDkFz9r 維尼
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He glanced back at Lena, who sat hunched on the couch, rubbing her eyes.8964 copyright protection109PENANArm1cVXOT1M 維尼
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“We’re… we’re getting there,” Marcus said.8964 copyright protection109PENANAGVKhex0gUL 維尼
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Jenna’s expression softened. She looked at Lena.8964 copyright protection109PENANAL7id2auNmD 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 protection109PENANAlcyQjz730a 維尼
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Lena nodded once. She didn’t trust her voice.8964 copyright protection109PENANAsUB53whpP5 維尼
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“Thank you,” Marcus said.8964 copyright protection109PENANACnABr6G4g6 維尼
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Jenna gave them a sad little smile and backed away down the hall.8964 copyright protection109PENANA8gilSjqqvC 維尼
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Marcus closed the door and locked it.8964 copyright protection109PENANAkf7zboSWr9 維尼
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He turned back to Lena.8964 copyright protection109PENANAiYXnlAL7LC 維尼
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“You’re not alone,” he said firmly.8964 copyright protection109PENANAoZ11Z5ghGJ 維尼
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She sniffed. “I feel alone.”8964 copyright protection109PENANAaGTUZWqGYb 維尼
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“I know.” He walked back to her and sat down again. “But I’m not leaving.”8964 copyright protection109PENANADVAXlfI6nG 維尼
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Lena wiped her nose on her sleeve.8964 copyright protection109PENANAfVg7KgD3BK 維尼
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She didn’t argue.8964 copyright protection109PENANA9RADw36Ziu 維尼
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Didn’t tell him to go.8964 copyright protection109PENANAh1VnniLk2n 維尼
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Didn’t say thank you, either.8964 copyright protection109PENANAzwAqrOiSya 維尼
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She just shifted over an inch on the couch.8964 copyright protection109PENANAJZi9przz44 維尼
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Enough space for him to sit closer.8964 copyright protection109PENANABZqayMSNfJ 維尼
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Marcus took the hint and slid in beside her.8964 copyright protection109PENANALMKRlSYy1o 維尼
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They sat in the dark together, leaning just enough to feel the other’s warmth.8964 copyright protection109PENANArEDGNBE5NG 維尼
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Outside, the storm raged on.8964 copyright protection109PENANAJk4Ud0RHp5 維尼
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Inside, the quiet was still heavy.8964 copyright protection109PENANAKav87DzVul 維尼
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But it wasn’t empty anymore.8964 copyright protection109PENANACwYzfSSuqN 維尼
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AUTHOR’S NOTE 8964 copyright protection109PENANAnnWMTpPQf0 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 protection109PENANAQpNq5XcL6z 維尼
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