Reluctant response
Clara knocked again, and Stephanie reluctantly cracked the door open, peering out with a glare. “What do you want, Clara?” she snapped. Clara stood her ground. “I need to talk to Liam,” she said firmly. Stephanie rolled her eyes and tried to close the door, but Clara blocked it with her foot. “This isn’t over,” Clara insisted, her resolve unshakable.
Reluctant Response
Liam’s apology
Liam pushed past Stephanie and opened the door, his voice heavy with remorse. “Clara, I’m so sorry,” he said, eyes pleading. Stephanie tried to pull him back, but he shrugged her off. “We need to talk,” he insisted, looking at Clara with earnest desperation. A surge of hope and confusion washed over Clara. “What is going on, Liam?” she asked, her voice trembling. Stephanie glared at them both, her anger simmering.
Liam’s Apology
