Silence can be deafening from "summary" of The Thing Around Your Neck by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
The silence stretched between them, heavy and burdensome. It was not just the absence of noise; it was a presence in itself. It filled the room, suffocating any attempt at conversation. She had expected words, perhaps even anger, but his silence was like a wall, impenetrable and unyielding. As the days passed, the silence grew louder. It seemed to echo in the empty spaces between them, a constant reminder of what had been left unsaid. She tried to fill the void with small talk, with meaningless chatter, but his silence swallowed it up, leaving her feeling small and insignificant. She wondered if he even realized the power of his silence, the way it dominated their interactions. It was a weapon, sharp and cutting, leaving her wounded and vulnerable. She longed for the sound of his voice, for any sign that he still cared, but all she recei...
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