The third morning began exactly like the others.
Gabby's bedroom door remained closed.
The tray Ms. Bennett had left outside the night before was still sitting untouched.
Manuel sat in the dining room, picking at his breakfast as his thoughts slowly drifted to Gabby.
Their marriage had never been built on love.
He had always maintained that his relationship with Gabby was strictly an arrangement.
Yet somehow, seeing her break down in front of everyone had made him feel different.
"Mr. Reyes?"
Ms. Bennett stood in front of him.
Manuel looked up at her.
"She still hasn't come out?."
"No"
"You should speak to her."
"I've tried."
"Try harder."
"She doesn't want to see anyone, perhaps because she's still hurt."
Manuel said nothing.
His expression remained unreadable.
"She'll c
