Chapter 13 - Tears in the Rain: Confrontation and Confession
As Subuhi sat on the balcony floor, tears streaming down her face, her husband sat beside her, his hand gently comforting hers. The weight of their unspoken words hung heavy in the air, and Subuhi struggled to calm her racing heart and racing thoughts. She had always known that her illness made her different, but she had never seen herself as "abnormal" or "no good." She had fought hard to live her life on her own terms, despite the challenges and limitations her illness presented. And now, hearing those words from her husband, the person she had expected to understand and support her the most, was a painful blow. Her husband, realizing the impact of his words, spoke softly, trying to explain himself. But Subuhi's rage and hurt were still fresh, and her tears kept flowing. She couldn't shake off the feeling of being misunderstood, of being judged for something she had no control over. Her husband reached out and wiped away her tears, his own eyes filled with