She shook her head and laughed cynically. Floyd, I believe we had reached our conclusion. As she did so, she placed her hand on her chest. I've spent the last month grieving the loss of our relationship. To what extent do you expect me to simply return things to the way they were before? I cannot do that." "You could give it a try. You haven't even tried to put this whole thing in the past. She laughed it off. "I have previously attempted to abandon you, Floyd." To what extent has this been successful? Has your relationship with me progressed? She had not done that. It was impossible for her to possess. As he waited for her response, the silence between them lasted until his hands began to shake and a wave of anxiety washed over him. Lucielle finally said, "No," even though it felt l