Feeling the strength in Vera's arm, Kris Cooper just raised the corner of his mouth and gently patted her small hand with his large one.
"Is someone bullying you at work?"
She shook her head lightly.
"Is there something you need my help with?"
She still shook her head.
Gently releasing her small hand, Kris Cooper turned his puzzled face toward her. He gazed at her delicately made-up face, which seemed even more exquisite, a trace of worry reflected in his eyes.
"What happened?"
She had never been one to hide things, especially since he had always understood her well.
She specifically wore new clothes today, put on makeup, tidied the room... and even prepared ingredients. If this doesn't mean she needs something from him, it would be very unusual.
"What?" Vera pouted. "Can't I show some care for my husband?"
"Really nothing?"
She pursed her lips. "If you don't believe it, forget it. I'm leaving!"
She turned around, pretending to leave.
