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Heart observed Lux intently as she arranged the grilled hotdogs and kebabs on the platter. She finished her task and walked slowly toward her husband, who was engaged in a serious conversation on his smartphone.

Despite knowing that he was just working, jealousy crept into her thoughts. It’s not that she doesn’t trust him; she’s just wary of other women vying for Lux’s attention. She wasn’t blind; she could see that Lux attracts attention from women wherever he goes. While she accepted it because her husband was undeniably handsome, she also knew he respected her and didn’t entertain others, especially when they were together.

Just try looking at someone else, and she’d give him a peace of mind, forever by leaving him.

But today, he seemed sad and preoccupied. Could the investigation he initiated have yielded results? Was there bad news that affected him, leaving him downcast and troubled?

As they were about to eat, she decided to approach him. She wanted to talk, especially sin