“So, your husband doesn’t have work today?” Lily asked as they sat in the living room. It’s one of the rare times she’s able to visit. Klyde didn’t let his wife go out on her own, saying it’s risky as she’s pregnant. Come to think of it, he’s always been with her whenever she left the house in the last few months.
“He doesn’t work on weekends.” Mel took a sip of cucumber juice.
Earlier, she and Klyde were chatting about her café when her friend showed up. Lily still found him intimidating, but this time, she witnessed how he made sure they had all they need before leaving the two of them alone. He kind of . . . fussed, which was something she didn’t expect to see. He made sure Mel had her pillows and that they had refreshments. He even took her slippers off and made her put her feet up
