Chapter 28 : Doubting Choices

*Grace*

The bitter taste of our argument lingered in the air as I paced through my living room, the worn wooden floorboards creaking beneath my steps, my grip tightened on my phone. David didn't try to call me back, and deep down, I kind of wished he did.

With every breath, I felt the crushing weight of his jealousy suffocating me, filling my lungs with a toxic mix of anger and doubt. I struggled between understanding his concerns and feeling smothered by his actions.

I didn't know how to feel.

I decided to get ready for bed, keeping my mind occupied for a few minutes. As I settled onto my soft mattress, I closed my eyes, attempting to shut out the chaos of my thoughts. But it proved to be a futile effort. Sleep eluded me that night as unrelenting questions tormented my mind.

How could a man who ignited such fierce desire within me also evoke such uncertainty? Was that how he really was when it came to relationships? Was he the type of man who acted possessive and jealous whene