The call ended. The soft beep echoed in Aria's ears like something final, making her hand tremble uncontrollably as she slowly lowered the phone, her eyes fixed on the screen, expecting it to light up again, hoping for his call back.
But it didn't. Nothing happened—just silence.
"…did he just say that?" Her voice was fragile, trembling with heartbreak. Her lips quivered, and tears spilt uncontrollably, making her vulnerability clear to the audience.
“He… he really said it…” A sob escaped her—painful and deep. "He said he'll never bother me again…"
Her hand moved to her chest, clutching it