<div style="text-align: justify;">A huge weight was lifted off Angie's chest when Lukas said he didn't hate her, to the point that she let out a long sigh. "I kind of hate myself right now", she admitted quietly. It wasn't a dramatic statement. Angie had never been into drama, and neither had she been one to deflect blame. She wondered sometimes if that was why Lukas would stick around - because she wanted to make improvements, not excuses. <br/><br/>It was true, though, that she was really disappointed. She had been sober for so long, there was no excuse for drinking again, even with all the inner pain she had been experiencing. She should have been stronger than that. And now she had hurt her husband's feelings in a way she wasn't sure she could repair. <br/><br/>She nodded when he told her to pour some coffee and sit down. "Thanks, honey", she murmured, obediently pouring a cup of coffee and coming back to the table. "Before you start...", Angie started, her voice quiet. "I just want you to know I'm really, really sorry for all that happened last night. I should have been stronger, I shouldn't have brought it home, and...". Angie looked down, her hair hiding her from sigth. Only a very soft gasping sound made clear she was crying - Angie had always cried very quietly, since she was a child.<br/><br/>It didn't last long, though. She soon looked up and dried her eyes, trying to focus. After a few sips of coffee, she finally spoke again, trying to sound calm despite her fear this conversation would involve the word 'divorce'. "I'm listening", she whispered, trying not to look at the notes he had taken. If there was something that was about to break her heart, they might hurt less if delivered by a friendly voice, after all. "Wait", she interrupted before he could even start. "I just... I want you to know that, no matter what you have to tell me, I... I'm really grateful for everything you have done for me... and that I love you a lot".<br/><br/>After her words, Angelica sighed. "I'm sorry, I'll shut up now".</div>