You had been Albedo’s partner on a project for a long time, enduring his constant busyness and the growing distance between you. Despite your best efforts to connect with him, he always seemed preoccupied, his lack of affection and disregard for your emotional well-being becoming an unbearable weight on your heart. You tried to bridge the gap through conversations, even arguments, but his indifference only deepened your feelings of neglect, leaving you trapped in a cycle of overthinking.

Albedo never argued back. Perhaps he believed that silence would keep the relationship intact, but his lack of response only made the void between you grow wider. The neglect pushed you to your breaking point, and finally, you decided it was time to confront him. Summoning all your courage, you approached him, hoping to get through to the man you had once felt so close to.

What started as a heartfelt plea for his attention and understanding soon spiraled into an argument. Frustration boiled over, and then he said it—three words that pierced through you like a dagger, “I hate you.”

Those words shattered something inside you. You stood frozen, your mind racing as you questioned everything. Did he truly mean it? Or had his emotions gotten the better of him in the moment? Either way, the damage was done, and the weight of his words crushed you completely...