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They sat there for a long time, saying nothing.8964 copyright protection116PENANASmxK8n7xUW 維尼
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The apartment was silent except for the hum of pipes in the walls.8964 copyright protection116PENANAZweVmeMDUX 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 protection116PENANAtCahMQRaBA 維尼
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Marcus kept his hand on her knee, grounding her.8964 copyright protection116PENANA18iU4zYZsQ 維尼
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At some point, she let out a strangled sigh.8964 copyright protection116PENANAXjxWTI4fjA 維尼
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“I hate this,” she whispered.8964 copyright protection116PENANAbqHw3Uh3xN 維尼
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“I know.”8964 copyright protection116PENANAYjWcnYTkcm 維尼
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“I hate how weak I feel.”8964 copyright protection116PENANA9P7t0Q7aPS 維尼
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Marcus shook his head. “You’re not weak.”8964 copyright protection116PENANAI7aGmMaNsj 維尼
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She scoffed, voice cracking. “Look at me.”8964 copyright protection116PENANAQ9w8IjQKRy 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 protection116PENANANwcsEGrhYl 維尼
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Lena’s throat worked, but no sound came out.8964 copyright protection116PENANAX6F8CU1qrh 維尼
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Marcus squeezed her knee gently.8964 copyright protection116PENANARc3gYEmcpy 維尼
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“You don’t have to pretend with me. Ever.”8964 copyright protection116PENANAhHQD2XZlv8 維尼
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She closed her eyes, letting silent tears slide down her face.8964 copyright protection116PENANAnox91EZ3d1 維尼
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He didn’t flinch or pull away.8964 copyright protection116PENANANymE2KkkzL 維尼
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He let her cry.8964 copyright protection116PENANA2tuNup2gLW 維尼
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A soft knock at the door made them both jump.8964 copyright protection116PENANA7KTqb3WJQx 維尼
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Marcus looked over.8964 copyright protection116PENANA82hfcxqfOn 維尼
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“Who the hell—”8964 copyright protection116PENANA8prNXwKLq3 維尼
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“It’s probably Jenna,” Lena mumbled, voice hoarse.8964 copyright protection116PENANADW7oCBiefQ 維尼
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He got up carefully and opened the door.8964 copyright protection116PENANAMxFDGweN7l 維尼
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Their neighbor Jenna stood in the hall holding a small flashlight.8964 copyright protection116PENANAsrSIFo1Qjz 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 protection116PENANAJMHiuBksov 維尼
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Marcus hesitated.8964 copyright protection116PENANA7ShcvWcAQK 維尼
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He glanced back at Lena, who sat hunched on the couch, rubbing her eyes.8964 copyright protection116PENANAimqQ9smhJE 維尼
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“We’re… we’re getting there,” Marcus said.8964 copyright protection116PENANAwRiGRw7vcm 維尼
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Jenna’s expression softened. She looked at Lena.8964 copyright protection116PENANAidPVIR0Sxu 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 protection116PENANAfuZnBGJIdp 維尼
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Lena nodded once. She didn’t trust her voice.8964 copyright protection116PENANATm3UkheodZ 維尼
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“Thank you,” Marcus said.8964 copyright protection116PENANAozwLr8ZcvN 維尼
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Jenna gave them a sad little smile and backed away down the hall.8964 copyright protection116PENANAPvn9lK9Uo4 維尼
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Marcus closed the door and locked it.8964 copyright protection116PENANAF9lwwaTQx0 維尼
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He turned back to Lena.8964 copyright protection116PENANAUi1VAbEkQg 維尼
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“You’re not alone,” he said firmly.8964 copyright protection116PENANAIv10WXJ9wH 維尼
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She sniffed. “I feel alone.”8964 copyright protection116PENANARnC5uFyQBf 維尼
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“I know.” He walked back to her and sat down again. “But I’m not leaving.”8964 copyright protection116PENANAq8fEth5yY9 維尼
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Lena wiped her nose on her sleeve.8964 copyright protection116PENANAZVlE13fcWn 維尼
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She didn’t argue.8964 copyright protection116PENANAdn39X7boFm 維尼
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Didn’t tell him to go.8964 copyright protection116PENANAJ6U8tcvLsZ 維尼
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Didn’t say thank you, either.8964 copyright protection116PENANAsvu1xaZoai 維尼
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She just shifted over an inch on the couch.8964 copyright protection116PENANAZDHNkAoXEi 維尼
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Enough space for him to sit closer.8964 copyright protection116PENANA6aPm2edQtU 維尼
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Marcus took the hint and slid in beside her.8964 copyright protection116PENANArKTl667zHc 維尼
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They sat in the dark together, leaning just enough to feel the other’s warmth.8964 copyright protection116PENANANJ5rCQUcKl 維尼
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Outside, the storm raged on.8964 copyright protection116PENANAeQlES73D7V 維尼
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Inside, the quiet was still heavy.8964 copyright protection116PENANAaCOk2C28oD 維尼
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But it wasn’t empty anymore.8964 copyright protection116PENANA4Fwp7i1iqB 維尼
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AUTHOR’S NOTE 8964 copyright protection116PENANANMP3NidPT8 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 protection116PENANAOJIM3xhgm9 維尼
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