Chapter 44. Doubts

Liam

Cecilia stood by the window, bathed in the enchanting glow of the sunset that accentuated her silhouette. Her eyes seemed lost in the landscape, and I couldn't help but feel drawn to her, much like a moth irresistibly drawn to light.

As I approached my seemingly distant wife, I noticed an intense tension gripping her body. It seems I'm not the only one growing more confused with each passing minute. For a moment, I hesitated, trying to decipher what was going on in her mind.

"I wonder what's on your mind right now," I remarked, noting an unintentional huskiness in my voice.

Upon hearing my words, Cecilia turned to face me, and her eyes were a complex mix of emotions.

The desire to get closer to Cecilia is almost irresistible, but the tension she exudes holds me back.

"And then? What's going on inside that head of yours?"

Before I can finish my sentence, she cuts me off.

"Liam, we need to hurry if we don't want to be late. The beac