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He wanted to laugh, but seeing Olive looking at him with a forlorn and unaccepting expression for everything he did, he couldn't be selfish, could he? His life was no longer his alone. He had a wife who couldn't be ignored, who sulked because she felt neglected. Thomas thought that their breakfasts were quite short. They only talked about what was necessary before going to work. Even though they discussed some things, Thomas still fell short in giving more attention, especially during the past week when they were both busy preparing for the reception.

"My only wife is Olive," Thomas reached for Olive's hand and gently pulled her closer. Even though her face looked stern, at least Olive was within his reach. He cupped his wife's face and looked at her intently. Although her doll-like eyes kept shifting elsewhere, Thomas didn't want to give up.

"Don't say much!"

"I have responsibilities that need to be completed, Bee. I only have tonight to finish them, Bee. I kno