Being a dutiful wife was what was expected of her as Genevieve sat across from her husband as they entertained a slew of guests that still remained strangers to her. Smiling to her husband's recounting of their short time together as well as his boring jokes, she fit the role that was expected of her perfectly before growing saddened in believing this may be her new normal. Even if she were to manage a breath away from the scene, she was destined to return into that false smile and faux happiness.
"Would it harm you to try and feel joyed?" Thomas asked as he set his hand upon her knee before feeling her pull away from him beneath the cover of the table.
"Make no mistake..." she began to speak in a low tone before turning to face her husband, whose expression altered to dismay as she co
