Married My Ex's Uncle In My Second Time
The easy atmosphere between us falters for a moment, and I wonder if I said something wrong, but then his expression softens, and the brief tension fades away.
“So,” I begin again, trying to steer us back to lightheartedness, “have you ever tried watching trashy reality TV? You know, the kind where people get way too emotional about… nothing?”
Alaric chuckles, a low, rumbling sound that makes me smile. “I’ve seen my fair share. Honestly, I don’t know how some of them keep a straight face through all of it. It’s like they’re really convinced this is the most important thing in the world.”