As Mrs. Reynolds apologized profusely for the distress she had caused, Mr. Reynolds gently embraced his wife’s hands in his weathered palms. “Please dear, you don’t need to apologize,” he assured, as his voice cracked with emotion. “I’m just grateful you’re home safe and sound.”
Mrs. Reynolds saw the deep vulnerability in her husband’s hazy eyes. After more than 50 years of marriage, he still carried his heart openly to her, unable to hide his deep relief at her return. She felt foolish for having betrayed the sacred trust between them, however unintentionally.
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