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She waited by the phone, her heart pounding with hope, as the minutes dragged on. He had promised to call after work. They had planned their future together — marriage, a home, children. But as the hours passed, her optimism began to fade into anxiety. She sent him a message: “Where are you?” No reply. She checked her messages. Nothing. Her thoughts raced — was he busy? Was something wrong? Maybe he just needed space. She waited, staring at the screen, praying for a notification. The next morning, she saw it: his profile picture had been replaced. No goodbye, no explanation. Her heart shattered, realizing he had moved on.