231. I'm Still Upset

"I still don't trust you, Gian!"Aurelia's voice rang through the car as she folded her arms across her chest. She turned toward the window, refusing to look at her husband's pale face.Gian took a slow breath, trying to keep his attention on the road."Sweetheart, I was just worried. That's all.""Worried?" Aurelia scoffed, narrowing her eyes. "Worried enough to have someone follow me? What am I, a little kid who's going to get lost in a grocery store?""I didn't mean it like that.""Then what did you mean?" She whipped around to face him, her eyes blazing even though her voice trembled. "I disappear for a little while, and you act like your whole world has ended. Gian, I'm your wife, not your prisoner."Silence settled between them.The car rolled through the busy city streets.Gian lowered his head slightly, his face growing even paler.Aurelia let out an exasperated sigh, though a small flicker of gui

232. I'm Not Going Anywhere

"I'm right here. It's okay."Aurelia's whisper was so soft it nearly disappeared into the silence of the hotel room.The dim lamp in the corner cast a gentle glow across the room, creating an atmosphere that felt both intimate and fragile. She climbed back into bed and wrapped her arms around Gian, who continued to toss and turn in his sleep. His breathing came in uneven bursts, and unintelligible words slipped from his lips as though he were being chased by nightmares only he could see.Slowly, the warmth of Aurelia's embrace soothed him.His breathing steadied.The tension left his jaw.His face gradually relaxed into a peaceful expression.Aurelia nestled closer, resting her cheek against his broad chest."You don't have to be afraid. I'm not going anywhere," she whispered again.Her voice was barely audible, yet somehow it reached him through his nightmare.Moments later, her own eyelids grew heavy. Sleep clai

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231. I'm Still Upset

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