Mark’s Struggle
Mark finally tried to speak, but his words stumbled out. “It’s just… everything spiraled,” he muttered, unable to defend them with any conviction. His weak explanations only highlighted the recklessness at play. The look in his eyes—a blend of confusion and despair—made me realize he might not even grasp the full scope himself. That lack of clarity only complicated the mess we were already in.
Mark’s Struggle
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Even after the tough exchange, the full truth remained buried. “We’re handling it,” Tom muttered, but the hollowness of his tone made it clear he wasn’t owning the reality. Denial had become their default, and without acknowledgment, real solutions would stay out of reach. The conversation moved on, but the unspoken truths lingered, heavy and unresolved.
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