C123 The Shattered Doll of Glass

He turned his face away, the words spoken as though each word cut away whatever feeling he once held for her. Marina felt her knees weaken, her spirit losing strength as she watched the man she loved close himself off with every passing second. She tried to calm her sobs, but each tear seemed to bear the weight of his rejection.

“If you don’t want to leave with me… then fine,” she managed