Chapter 187: The apology

Rose's POV: After the dinner debacle, Rose found herself alone in the quiet of her living room, The remnants of the week's chaos still lingered in the air. Eric's outburst had been like a storm, Sudden and destructive, And David's cold departure Had left her feeling uneasy and regretful. With a deep breath, She reached for her phone, Her heart thumped in her chest. She needed to apologize to David, To make him understand that Eric's actions Were in no way a reflection of her feelings. She missed the warmth of their friendship, The easy conversations, And the shared smiles That now seemed a distant memory. She dialed David's number, Each ring echoed her own apprehensions. When his voice finally came through, It was guarded, but she plunged ahead. "David, I'm so sorry about that night," Rose said, her voice steady despite the turmoil inside. "Eric was out of line, And I never wanted any of this to happen. I understand if you're upset with me, But I hope you kno