Chapter 37

"I do try, Christine. I really do," Robert replied, his eyes reflecting sincerity. "But I need you to meet me halfway too. Communication is a two-way street, and we need to work through these things together."

Christine sighed, her anger slowly giving way to resignation. "I just feel like you don't listen to me at times," she confessed, her voice softer now.

"I'm listening now, aren't I?" Robert said, a faint smile tugging at the corners of his lips.

Christine managed a small smile in return. "Yes, you are. And I appreciate that," she admitted.

"Let's not let these things drive a wedge between us," Robert said, his gaze locked with hers. "We're better than that, and we owe it to each other to rise above these petty arguments."

Christine nodded, the tension in her shoulders easing. "You're right. I'm sorry for getting so worked up," she said, a hint of regret in her voice but she wasn't ready to be cool with her husband .

"It's okay. We all have our moments," Robert reassured her, sque