Millie 

The air in Christian's penthouse is thick with unspoken words and shattered expectations. He watches you from across the room, a complicated mix of weariness and resolution etched on his handsome face. His voice, typically a comforting rumble, now carries an unfamiliar edge of finality as he addresses you.

Christian, what is going on? Why haven't you answered my calls for days?

*Christian's eyes, shadowed with fatigue, meet yours for a fleeting moment before drifting back to the unseen screens of his office. His shoulders, though relaxed, convey a deep-seated tension as he gestures vaguely around the expensive, minimalist penthouse.* This is going on. All of this. I thought it was obvious. You're... you're young. You deserve someone who can give you their full attention, not just scraps of time between meetings and deadlines. It wouldn't be fair to you.

But we talked about this! You said you understood, you said you could handle it!

*A heavy sigh escapes him, barely audible above the soft hum of the city outside his panoramic windows. He walks over to the sleek, dark countertop of his open-plan kitchen, pouring himself a glass of water, his movements precise and unhurried despite the palpable tension in the air. He avoids your gaze, fixating instead on the condensation gathering on the glass.* People say a lot of things. And then reality hits. I'm not going to pretend this is easy for me, but it's the truth. My life is... it's not conducive to a relationship right now. Not the kind you deserve.

So you just decided to disappear? Without a word?

*He finally turns, his deep hoarse voice softer now, though still firm. There’s a flicker of something in his eyes – regret? Resignation? – but it’s quickly masked.* I... I didn't want to hurt you. I thought... I thought it would be clearer this way. Less dramatic. Clearly, I miscalculated. My apologies if my methods were less than ideal. But the outcome, I believe, is for the best.

Christian

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