Tears, Guilt, And Understanding
Tears welled up in Wendy’s eyes as she looked at Daniel. Her heart ached with the realization that he had been eating alone at his favorite restaurant, a place filled with memories and shared laughter.
She felt a deep pang of guilt for not being there more often, for letting the demands of daily life overshadow the simple pleasures they once enjoyed together. In that moment, she understood how he had been masking his loneliness to protect her from additional stress.