The morning air was crisp in Summerville, carrying the faint scent of autumn leaves drifting through the open balcony doors.Inside their bedroom, Eve watched Alex silently as he buttoned his black dress shirt, his movements precise, controlled—just like him.She bit her lip, hesitation flickering in her eyes. His departure had weighed on her mind all night, yet she had said nothing. Now, as the moment neared, she could no longer keep quiet."Are you sure you have to go?" she finally asked, her voice softer than she intended.Alex paused briefly, his hands stilling before he resumed fastening the last button. Then, turning to her, his gaze softened upon seeing the worry etched across his wife’s delicate features."I won’t be gone for long," he said simply."I know. I just feel uneasy about it," Eve admitted.Alex sighed and walked over to her. He reached out, tucking a loose strand of hair behind her ear before letting his fingers trail down her cheek."I have to do this," he murmured
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