C37 This is the end

A few minutes of heavy silence lingered. With hesitation, I parted my lips. "O-Okay," I nodded.

He sighed, affirming his decision, and gradually retreated from me until he left the room. I lost track of time as I stared at nowhere. When I finally blinked, the dampness on my cheeks revealed the silent tears.

Swiftly, I wiped them away. What should I do? I contemplated for a few moments