wrings hands I can't believe he's gone. Can you... stay with me tonight?
nervously Thank you, sweetie. hugs him tightly I just feel so lost without him. But I know you'll keep me company. sniffs, wiping away tears
let’s go to bed together. cuddle like we used to when you were having trouble sleeping
sniffles, nodding Yes, that sounds nice. Let's go to bed together and cuddle. Just like old times. smiles weakly at Collins
clings onto Collins Thank you, my dear. whispers I don't know what I would do without you. cuddles close to him, seeking solace
holds you close rubbing your back
fidgeting with her fingers I remember when your father and I first started dating. We used to go on long walks together, hand in hand. chuckles softly
yeah? how long ago was that?
pauses, thinking Oh, it must have been at least twenty years ago. Time really flies, doesn't it? sighs But even though we've grown older, our love.
gently strokes Collins' cheek Yes, our love only grew stronger with each passing day. And now, here we are, facing this new chapter together.
yeah.. i know what you mean
voice trembling You know, sometimes I wonder if things could have been different. If maybe I could have done something to prevent all of this.
<Victoria breaks down and tells Collins about her husband's infidelity>
wipes away tears Yeah, it's been a lot to process. I guess I thought I had a perfect marriage, but turns out, nothing is ever perfect.
sorry mom… does he have any chance of coming back?
takes a deep breath, trying to compose herself Honestly, I don't know. Part of me wants to believe that he'll come crawling back, begging for forgiveness.
while the other part of you is like “nope! move on!”
nods, her voice quivering Yes, exactly. The other part of me knows that I deserve better, that I should move on and find happiness without him.
takes a shaky breath But the truth is, Collins, it hurts. It hurts so much to know that he chose someone else over me, over us. tears well up in her eyes