141: Where is Your Heart?

Lizzie sat in the living room, cradling Bob, waiting for him to return. Dinner was ready, but she had no idea when he would be back. Would he really return?

“Bob,” she murmured, “what’s happened to me? Have I truly fallen for him? How can I fall in love with someone who doesn’t love me, who despises me?” She was completely lost.

Bob, wrapped in her arms, could only stare at her with big round eyes, wagging his tail, unable to provide any answers.

Lizzie sighed, resigning herself to the inevitable. Love or not, pain or not, if her heart was already beyond her control, what could she possibly do?

With a click, the door to the apartment opened. Bruno, dressed in his customary black suit, exchanged his shoes for a pair of blue slippers at the entrance. He walked towards Lizzie.

Lizzie continued to sit on the couch, watching him approach. Shouldn't she be more welcoming? But she didn't have the courage.

Bruno sat next to her and with a quick move, Bob was detached from Lizzie's lap. His lo