The reason she's been trying so hard to give him hope these days without adding to his burden is that she doesn't want to hold him back.
...
But now, in her eyes, it seems like it's time to separate.
Julian couldn't hold back any longer; he sent a voice message.
For the first time, Scarlett didn't answer.
Julian tried again.
After the second attempt, the phone rang for a long time, and she finally answered.
His heart was restless; he had intended to reprimand her fiercely, but at the tip of his tongue, it only turned into a weak: "I'm sorry."
His voice was very soft.
Scarlett, holding the phone, was momentarily stunned upon hearing those words.
She was silent for a while before calmly saying, "Julian, you haven't done anything wrong."
She knew that he would come home, not see her, and likely understand everything happening at home.
He's so smart; he would figure it out quickly.
Julian said, "Where are you? I'll come pick you up."
