It was partly his fault. When Nina booked the room, he had not been clear enough with her, leading her to believe that they had reached the stage of sharing a bed.

Suppressing the frustration rising within him, Micah said softly, "You take the bed, I'll sleep on the floor."

After all, he had survived the harsh conditions in the northern regions of their homeland. This was nothing in comparison. But Freya, who loved him deeply, could never let him sleep on the floor.

In a hoarse voice, Freya said, "Micah, you take the bed, I'll sleep on the floor instead. Or maybe..."

Before she could finish her sentence, Micah interrupted sternly, "Did you not hear? It's peak tourist season. If you go out now, there's no guarantee you'll find another room. And you wandering off alone? How does that even make sense?" Freya lowered her head, as she always did when she was around Micah. She never dared to raise her voice, always presenting the gentlest, best version of herself for him.

But to Micah, he preferred dealing with people who were more genuine. Freya seemed too cautious, too careful, though he did not call her out on it.

"Let's not talk about this anymore. Go take a shower and change into some fresh clothes," he said quietly.

"Okay," Freya nodded obediently.

Unexpectedly, the water at the guesthouse got cut off.

the bathroom, feeling helpless. "Micah, could you call the front desk and ask what's going on? The water's out," she called out. There was no way she could step out

just as surprised, but he quickly dialed the

receptionist apologized profusely, "I'm so sorry, sir. We have a backup water source, and someone's on the way to switch it

"Make it quick."

backup, Micah called out towards the bathroom, "They

"Okay," Freya replied.

water resumed in the bathroom, and after a few minutes, Freya stepped

not going to dry

will," Freya smiled, enjoying even these small exchanges. Though their conversations were not filled with sweet words, these everyday interactions were

en

own situation. Nash had ordered takeout. There

the food, Nina

ago, and now you've ordered

trying to

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