As he arrived home, George tried to act as though everything was normal. He didn’t want to raise any suspicions with Zoe. However, his mind couldn’t shake the odd text message and the strange way Zoe had slipped away from the gas station. George felt uneasy, surrounded by unanswered questions. He couldn’t shake the feeling that something wasn’t right.
The following days were stressful. Zoe was often gone, and the house felt quiet and different. George tried to keep things normal, but it was hard. Rex’s constant jumping and nuzzling bothered Zoe, and it was clear to see.. George felt helpless, watching their easy, peaceful life slip away. Unspoken words and questions hung in the air, making everything feel uncertain.