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for her and Michael. She couldn't believe that in just a few short hours, they would be h

was a beautiful day, the kind that seemed to promise new beginnings and endless possibil

om, his face pale and drawn. Samantha imm

" she asked, her voic

ling slightly. "Samantha, we need to talk,"

beat. "What is it, Michael?" sh

and regret. "I... I don't think I can go through with t

its axis. "What do you mean?" sh

rs. "I'm so sorry, Samantha," he said, his voice thick with emotion. "I've been thin

never imagined that Michael would have doubts about their future together. As the re

voice shrill with pain. "How could you wait un

body shaking with sobs. "I need you to leave," she said, her vo

ars. "I'm so sorry, Samantha," he said agai

ieces. She had never felt so betrayed, so utterly devastated. As the reality of