The night

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"I feel terrible figuring out that you have so many girls in your life and that everyone encourages you to pursue your relationships with them; how can I, as your wife, listen to all of this?" Monica cried out, her emotions promptly bursting out because she felt the emotions she felt had no future and no basis to rely on.

"If this is the cause of your issue, I won't allow any women to approach me. Just.... Umm," William hesitated, meeting her gaze for a moment before closing them to control the remaining tension.

"Just don't go from me!" William's breath on her face caused her heart to pound because she could sense the depth of his admission and the veracity of every word he said.

She lightly stroked his hair, and a slew of thoughts rushed through her mind, not pausing for a second to consider whether he was revealing his sentiments. What were his apprehensions?

"Bring your eyes open!" Monica whispered as she moved her fingers through his hair.

William opened his eyes to mee