The warm sunlight streamed through the kitchen window, casting a cozy glow on the table where Marie and Romeo sat sipping their coffee and enjoying a quiet breakfast together. The bustle of getting the kids ready for school had subsided, and they finally had a moment to themselves.
Marie took a bite of her toast, savoring the crispy texture and the sweetness of the strawberry jam. Romeo, meanwhile, was engrossed in his phone, scrolling through the news.
"Hey, what's caught your attention?" Marie asked, nudging his arm with her elbow.
Romeo looked up, his eyes squinting slightly as he focused on her. "Just reading about the latest developments in the city. You know how it is."
Marie nodded, taking a sip of her coffee. "Yeah, I do. But sometimes I wish we could just disconnect from it all and enjoy the peace and quiet."
Romeo smiled, putting down his phone and reaching for her hand. "We can do that. We can take a break from it all and focus on us."