On The Edge Of Collapse
The refusal cut through Edith like a sharp winter wind. She never imagined her suggestion would be met with such resistance. The once-strong foundation of trust between them now seemed fragile, teetering on the edge of collapse.
As the days went by, the silence between Edith and Harold grew louder than any conversation they could have had. The weight of unspoken words filled their home, making it feel like a place of solitude rather than the sanctuary it once was.