“Are you full just by looking at me?” When Richard looked up at her, he saw Angela leaning her chin on her hand as if he could read her mind.
Her lips curled into a grin as she exclaimed, “I’m not only full but there’s also something aesthetically pleasing.”
“I’ve made you worried.” He apologized, remarking that he had observed that she appeared to have lost weight, which he knew must have been the result of her concern for him.
“I was worried about you. While you were away, I was at a loss as to how I should spend each day. Thank God you returned sooner than I expected,” she exclaimed cheerfully.
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Back then, Richard kept rejecting the notion of being assigned a position back in his country. Now that he had found someone he wanted to spend his life with, the wanderer had finally found a reason to stay.
“I promise to be by your side as best as I can,” Richard assured her.
Angela, who knew him well, shook her head. “You don’t need to change anything for me; just be yourself. I like you because of your bravery, responsibility, and your patriotic spirit to protect the country. It’s just that I hope you don’t hide anything from me.”
Relieved, he felt very fortunate to have such an understanding wife.
After supper, the two went back to the room as Angela looked at the huge bed before looking at the man. “Are you allowed to bathe?”
He looked at the cast on his leg. “I don’t think I can, but I can wipe myself down.”
“Do you need help?” She lowered her
head and asked shyly.
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