I clutched my phone, contemplating whether to call and confront him, but ultimately decided to wait until he returned to discuss it.
Two weeks later, I found myself waiting for Soren on the balcony.
When he came home, I calmly presented the item.
"When did you buy this? Who is it for?"
Soren's expression darkened, and he remained silent.
After a long pause, he finally spoke, "Where did you find it?"
Disappointed, I said, "If you won't explain, we should sleep in separate rooms."
Soren, visibly exhausted, replied in a hoarse voice, "Vivienne, can't you just trust me?"
I steeled myself and closed the door.
That night, as I lay in bed, I felt desolate and empty.
Tossing and turning, unable to sleep, I eventually got up to get some water from the living room.
Passing by the master bedroom, all was quiet inside.
I thought to myself, he must be asleep.
Just as I reached the study door, I noticed light coming from underneath.
Could he be in the study?