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

you any longer. I’m a bit busy here,”

It was late at night on his end, so

“Graham, I—”

Graham 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. Is that

Maisie replied with a nod, her response tinged with

she was sure there was a problem. Perhaps the

She gazed at the sea through the window, and some of her weariness faded as

weekend, but he wasn’t alone. He brought Persephone to

young

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

what delicious food are you

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