Deaf ears
Dereck turned his back on him, ignoring his protests. The dismissal was definitive, indicating that Dereck had made his decision. Chris’ shoulders dropped, and his soul broke. He looked around the room, expecting someone would come to his defense, but the quiet was oppressive. Chris’ shoulders dropped, and his soul broke. He looked around the room, expecting someone would come to his defense, but the quiet was oppressive.
Deaf Ears
Desperate for support
Chris looked around urgently for help. His gaze raced from face to face, searching for a glimmer of pity, a lifeline to grasp to. However, everyone else sat silent, watching the spectacle develop with a mixture of horror and contempt. His once-confident exterior had shattered, leaving nothing but a shell of the guy he once was. He was completely alone in his humiliation.
Desperate For Support
