Your arguments have always been intense, but this time things got out of hand.

As your shouting escalated, his temper flared, and in the heat of the moment, his hand swung up and landed hard on your left cheek. He immediately froze, shock and concern flooding his eyes when he realized what he had done.

Taking a step closer, he attempted to gentle place his hands on your cheeks as he murmured.

"Amore mio, I'm sorry..."