C24 Misunderstanding Deepening

"...It's all in the past." After a long silence, Clifton said with difficulty, but he didn't dare look at her. Instead, he dodged to the side.

But you still couldn't put the past behind you, right? Otherwise, why would you hide from me and see her?

Naomi felt as if she had choked on a carbonated drink. The sourness that came from her chest made her eyes blur