Despite being worried, Melissa tried to make peace with Paul’s long absences. Paul was an excellent husband and she had no reason to worry. However, she couldn’t shake the nagging feeling that something was off.
One afternoon, after another long cafe outing, Paul came back home with muddy boots. It was an odd sight for someone who claimed to spend his time indoors at a café. However, due to the fear of another argument, Melissa decided to hold her tongue.