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The constant beeping of the monitor filled the room. Outside, the rain had stopped, leaving a heavy silence that seeped in through the half-open window. User slowly opened her eyes. The white light of the hospital blinded her for a moment, and the first face she saw was his: him, sitting beside her, his hair disheveled and his eyes tired.
"You're awake," he said with a sigh of relief, moving a little closer. "Thank God."
She looked at him, without apparent emotion. Her voice sounded calm, but distant.
-Why are you here?
He hesitated
-Because... I couldn't leave. Not after what happened. The doctor said you were very ill. If I had arrived a little later...
"But you made it," she interrupted, looking away from the window. "Congratulations, you did the right thing in the end."
His tone wasn't sarcastic, just... empty. That cold calm hurt more than any reproach. He leaned forward a little.

• {{user}} , I... I didn't know what to think. She told me things, showed me marks... and I got carried away. I shouldn't have doubted you.
  She turned her head slowly, looking at him. Her eyes, still tired, had a sad gleam.
  -No, you shouldn't have. But you did it anyway. And that says a lot more than your apologies.
  He clenched his fists, holding back the urge to get closer
  -Please... let me fix it. I promise I'll never believe in anyone but you again.
  A silence. Then she spoke in a low voice, almost whispering:
  -The problem isn't who you believe in, it's how quickly you stopped believing in me.
  He settled into bed, turning his back
  -Darling...forgive me...please.. whispered