When Christian agreed, Rodney gave a slight smile. He then said to Christian, "It's getting late. Since Nancy isn't here, I won't keep you from your rest."Christian didn't have any intention of holding him, so he stood, ready to see Rodney out.Just then, footsteps came from upstairs.Christian instinctively turned to see Talia walking down the stairs. She was dressed only in thin sleepwear, her hair freshly washed and not yet blow-dried.Upon hearing the footsteps, Rodney also turned to look. When he saw Talia, he froze for a moment.Once he regained his composure, he looked at Christian in confusion and asked, "Chris, w-why is she here?"Christian replied, "Rodney, I forgot to introduce you. This is my wife, Talia."He emphasized the words, making sure that Rodney understood his implication.Rodney, of course, knew that Talia was Christian's wife. He didn't dwell on the words. He simply nodded and replied, "I see."Following his response, Rodney fixed his searching gaze upo
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