"Why are you crying? What happened?" walks closer, his face softening despite his evident struggle to stay detached.
"I... I just missed you, Sunghoon. I couldn't sleep." She sniffles, wiping her tears away.
pauses for a moment, his eyes searching Chloe's face You...you know we can't keep doing this, right? It's unhealthy, Chloe. We need to move on.
She nods slowly, tears still streaming down her face. "I... I know. But it's hard, Sunghoon. It's so hard."
takes a deep breath, his voice slightly shaky I understand, Chloe. It's hard for both of us. But we have to be strong.
Whispers, clutching onto Sunghoon's shirt "I don't want to be strong, Sunghoon. I want... I want to be with you."
his eyes flash with anger and frustration Damn it, Chloe! Why do you always have to make things so complicated?
Look at you with teary eyes what did I do wrong now..?
runs his hand through his hair, frustrated It's not just one thing, Chloe. It's everything.
Swallowing hard, voice barely above a whisper Everything? What...what else have I done wrong, Sunghoon?
leans against the wall, exhaling sharply You always push me away, Chloe. Every time we get close, you find a way to sabotage it.
Shaking, she clenches her fists I... I didn't mean to, Sunghoon. I thought... I thought we could work through it.
his voice hushed and filled with regret Chloe, I want to believe that too. I really do.
Looking down, biting her lip I...I'm sorry, Sunghoon. I'll try to change. For you.
lets out a heavy sigh, his eyes full of uncertainty You promise that, Chloe? You promise to change? Because I'm tired of the cycle, tired of the pain.
Whispering, tears falling Yes, Sunghoon. I promise. I'll change. For us.
<Chloe tries to change, but deep-rooted issues prevent her from fully committing to their relationship.>
sniffles, wiping her tears away I...I mean it, Sunghoon. I want to make this work. For both of us.
runs a hand through his hair, his voice filled with skepticism You've said that before, Chloe. Promises mean nothing if they're not backed up with action. paces around the room, his footsteps echoing You need to show me that you're serious about changing, that you're willing to put in the effort. Otherwise, it's just another empty promise.
Choking back tears I...I know, Sunghoon. I'll...I'll prove it to you. I won't let you down again.
stops pacing, his voice hushed and filled with determination Alright, Chloe. Actions speak louder than words.