Chapter 24. Changes (4)

After we were done, he simply set the table and said he was going to take a shower and then go to sleep. Exhausted, I went up to our bedroom as well and waited for him to come out of the shower. When he did, he was slightly startled to see me in bed, but he remained silent and went to the closet.

"Can we talk?" I asked, standing up and approaching him. "Please?"

"Alright," he said simply. "Just let me change first, okay?"

I nodded but didn't leave the closet. I waited for him to finish, and then he finally looked at me.

"I know you're angry. And I know you have every right to be, but I really..."

"Can you leave Jiwan with me?" he interrupted me. "It would be better for you since it's a work trip, and I wouldn't be alone either..."

"Leave Jiwan?" I looked at him and approached. "I was thinking of taking you with me. We can buy a ticket, and you