The Perfume On His Collar
Now, silence lived in the corners of the house.
Mark came down late that morning, already dressed, tie knotted tight, jacket folded neatly over his arm. He kissed her on the cheek, and she noticed it faint but unmistakable a scent that didn’t belong to her.
It was floral, sharp, and expensive. Jasmine, maybe. Clara’s perfume was sandalwood and bergamot earthy, restrained. This was something younger, brighter.
“Morning,” he said, brushing past her to pour coffee.
“Morning,” she echoed.
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