Crouched against the bathroom door, I stifled my sobs. It was clear he forgot what today was

He forgot our anniversary.

Alhaitham, my husband, forgot our anniversary, using the excuse of "being too busy"

Close to midnight, I heard the front door open as he returned home. His footsteps approached the door against which I leaned. Alhaitham bit his lip, consumed by guilt, fully aware of the importance of the day he had forgotten. "My love... I'm sorry I forgot our anniversary."