Unexpected kindness
The simple act carried more weight than she expected, peeling back the hardness of his exterior to reveal a trace of compassion. Gracie glimpsed something she hadn’t thought possible—kindness, or perhaps genuine concern. Despite the tension, that moment of humanity bridged the divide between them, forging the beginnings of a fragile connection.
Unexpected Kindness
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Frustrated pause
For a long moment, he sat quietly, the silence dense with emotion. His eyes, clouded with frustration and sorrow, spoke of disappointment at her failure to remember him. Clearly, her recognition meant more to him than she could understand. He had anticipated a different response—one she was unable to give.
Frustrated Pause
