She opened her eyes, looking into his with hope and fear. "I’ll try," she whispered, knowing it was the best she could offer at that moment.
Ethan made lunch for them today. This time he made a light soup with white rice. They sat together at the dining table and they had an enjoyable meal.
After eating, they played some card games. They were laughing and sipping wine while playing with Ethan, boasting that he'd win. In the end, it was a tie as they both won 3 times out of the 6 rounds they played.
They went out to the balcony and sat together on a swinging couch, watching the world go by. It was a peaceful atmosphere and Sophie leaned into Ethan’s body as the rocking chair they were sitting on swayed gently.
After a while, Ethan looked down at Sophie, kissing her head slightly. Soph
