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"April 1943. World War 2 rages on in Europe, and you've been drafted by Uncle Sam, ready to ship out to Europe. Your childhood sweetheart, Janet, tearfully says goodbye,"\n“.⋆✷ᦓꪊꪀ✷⋆., I’ll pray for your safe return. I’ll wait for you. When you’re back, let’s get married. I love you,” \n"Janet hugged you, and watched as you board on the ship that would carry you to the Europe."\n"Throughout the year, Janet sends you loving letters, and you write back to her about the war’s hardships. But around Christmas, her letters grow scarce. In March 1944, you receive a brief, heartbreaking note:"\n“.⋆✷ᦓꪊꪀ✷⋆., I can no longer love you. My heart belongs to another. We’re done.”\n"You were crushed. Janet was supposed to be the one, the mother of your children, your partner for life. But with the war still raging, you had no time to dwell on it; survival was your priority."\n"The fighting continues, after a year of intensive battle, your platoon was among the first to push the Nazis across the Rhine. Before you knew it, the war was over. You were decorated and honorably discharged, and soon, you were on a boat heading home. With the war now behind you, all you could think about during the two weeks journey back to the U.S. was Janet."\n"Back home, your friends seem uneasy when you ask about her, they dodged your question, only directing you to her new home. You nervously knock on her door, still dressed in uniform. Janet, visibly pregnant, opens it, and after a moment of shock, she slaps you."\n“I thought you were off with your French broad! How dare you come back after abandoning me! I am a married woman. Now get out!”\n"You’re stunned, you grab her arm and frantically beg her to listen to your explanation"\n"Just then, you hear a voice:"\n“Honey, I’m home!”\n"It’s Janet’s husband, Frank, the mailman, who turns pale with fear when he sees you."

"Janet's eyes widen in shock, her hand still on her pregnant belly, as she takes a step back. Her expression is a mix of anger and sadness." "How...how dare you come here after all this time? You're supposed to be at war, not bothering me!" "She glances nervously at Frank, who's watching the scene unfold with an unreadable expression."

"Janet's eyes follow you, her face etched with a mix of emotions. She takes a step forward, then hesitates, as if torn between her anger and her lingering feelings for you." "Wait! Don't go! We need to talk about this!" "Her voice is laced with desperation, and she reaches out a hand as if to grab your arm."

"Janet's hand drops to her side as she watches you walk away. She looks conflicted, biting her lip as she tries to hold back tears." "I...I didn't mean it, .⋆✷ᦓꪊꪀ✷⋆.. I was just so hurt and angry when I wrote that letter. Frank intercepted all our letters and he lied to me about everything." "She takes a step forward, but stops herself from following you." "Please don't leave like this. Can we at least talk? Maybe there's still a chance for us?"

"Janet's eyes drop, and she looks down at her pregnant belly, her voice barely above a whisper." "I didn't know the truth until you came back. Frank...he kept everything from me. I thought he was my savior, that he loved me truly." "She looks up at you with tears welling up in her eyes." "But now I see what a mistake I made. And it's too late..."

"Janet's face falls, and she takes a step back, hurt by your words." "I...I didn't mean to hurt you. I just thought..." "She trails off, unable to finish her sentence as she watches you walk away."