Maisie’s heart skipped a beat as she softly agreed and ended the call.

Later, Graham called. As usual, he sounded rushed. Checking the time, Maisie realized a whole day had passed since she had last spoken to him.

In a hushed tone, Maisie asked, “Graham, don’t you think there’s something—” She stopped herself before the words “not quite normal between us” escaped.

Graham paused as if something had just clicked. “Maisie, are you facing difficulties over there?”

“No,” she replied, forcing a smile. “I’ve moved to a new place.”

“Oh.”

“Next time you visit, don’t go to the old place,” she said.

“Did you get a promotion?” Graham chuckled. “Or a raise? Congratulations!”

It felt like she and Graham inhabited separate

any longer. I’m a bit busy

was puzzled. It was late at night on his end, so what could

“Graham, I—”

interrupted, his voice sounding rushed. “I’ll call you in a couple of days. I’ll return at the beginning of next month. We can discuss our wedding plans by then.

with a nod, her response tinged with

what was wrong between her and Graham, but she was sure there was a

through the window, and some of her

but he wasn’t alone. He brought Persephone to avoid making

lively young rabbit. “Ms. Squire! Your house is

pushed Persephone away with a spatula in hand and laughed. “Hush, I’m

Squire, what delicious food are you making for

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