“Marcus,” Millie called softly.

He turned, his voice just above a whisper.

“Hey.”

Examining his face, she couldn’t help but ask, “You seem out of sorts. What’s going on? Will you talk to me?”

Though Marcus attempted to mask his agitation, Millie wasn’t fooled.

“The neighboring province land project is hitting some snags. It’s getting under my skin,” Marcus admitted, regretting the crack in his usually unflappable demeanor.

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Millie’s concern, Marcus suggested, “Why don’t

She longed for him to find joy every day, and his current mood felt like a weight

eyes settled on the scented candles in their bedroom-a habit

your mind?” Marcus asked, pulling her into an

too hard on yourself.” Millie Looked down and took

has a strong track

“Alright,” he replied.

then, Marcus’s phone broke into

unanswered. Finally, Millie had to ask, “Aren’t you going to pick

he lightly pinched

They could use a

a reassuring sign for

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