Unraveled Truths

"I found out my boyfriend was living a lie through a single email." <break time="0.6s" /> I remember that

crisp autumn day, the air carrying the scent of fallen leaves. I was sitting by

the window, watching the rain dance against the glass, when I noticed Tom's

laptop left open on the table. Curiosity got the better of me, and that \"ding\"

of a new message pulled me in like a siren call. <break time="0.6s" /> His voice always had a calming effect,

like a warm blanket on a cold night. But there was something unsettling about the way he had been

lately—distracted, silent. "Is everything okay, Tom?" I had asked him

the night before, trying to mask the anxiety in my voice. He simply nodded, muttering something