I was rough before. I'm sorry.The apology, so quiet and unexpected, embarrassed her. Forget it. She shifted away, drained her cup, set it aside.I won't forget it; neither will you. He took her hand, lifted it to his lips. Nothing could have pleased him more than the quick suspicion on her face. You won't forget me, Eve. You'll think of me, perhaps not fondly, but you'll think of me.I'm in the middle of a murder investigation. You're part of it. Sure, I'll think of you.
The dialogue reflects a tense moment between two characters, where one acknowledges past mistakes and expresses remorse, leaving the other feeling both surprised and uncomfortable. The apology is understated, and although it is meant to be genuine, it seems to add to the emotional distance between them. The character named Eve tries to brush it off but is clearly impacted by the admission, suggesting that their history complicates the current dynamic.
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