Page 38 of Little Empty Promises

Yelling, I cannot hear what’s being said 9:25 p.m.

She takes a shower 10:05 p.m.

They kiss and fall asleep 10:51 p.m.

JULY 24, 2024

Did someone scream???1:51 a.m.

I waited, but it’s dark, I can’t see anyone 1:55 a.m.

All quiet again 1:58 a.m.

AUGUST 21, 2024

Fighting 9:10 p.m.

He says, “You can’t leave.I won’t let you leave.”9:12 p.m.

He’s crying 9:18 p.m.

She’s crying 9:18 p.m.

They make up, go to bed 10:34 p.m.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

She’s crying, holding her cheek … is she hurt???6:47 p.m.

He leaves room, returns with an ice pack, she applies to face 6:54 p.m.

They sit together on the bed, watch TV, everything seems fine now 8:55 p.m.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

He’s packing a bag 10:41 p.m.

She’s crying, taking things out of it 10:51 p.m.

He’s angry, putting things back in bag again 10:53 p.m.

He slaps her, she’s hurt, but how badly???10:55 p.m.

They walk out of the room 10:56 p.m.

He’s yelling, I can hear his voice, but can’t see anyone 10:58 p.m.

I hear a truck, and I go to living room window and look out, I see him pull out of the driveway 10:59 p.m.

He’s gone, I think 11:02 p.m.

(Should I go over??Should I talk to her???)

Is she hurt???Yes, she’s hurt, but I’m not sure what happened.Did he hit her???I’m not sure what to do 11:03 p.m.

He hasn’t returned home 12:30 a.m.

He still hasn’t returned home 2.30 a.m.

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