I stayed in the office till nearly 6pm, and I needed to take some work home too. When I arrived, Serena ran to me, she kissed and hugged me. I kept her in my arms, maybe tighter than usual. She smiled at me. "Are you tired?" "I am. But let me hug you a little bit more." And I pulled her back, and kept her tight. "I made dinner. Are you hungry?" Just when she asked, I remembered I had skipped lunch today, and I was really hungry. I nodded. "Then go and get change, then come to the dining room." "Okay." I kissed her again, and I let her go. My heart ached for her. She looked so happy, she was like before. With me at least. She was gorgeous, nice and clever. And she took good care of me, just like a perfect wife. I hated the thought that she might fall back to being a frightened,

