The car journey remained hushed, a shared awareness of the looming tension. Lily, sensing the strain, broke the silence, inquiring about Richard’s day to ease the atmosphere. His response, a simple “busy,” prompted Lily to quietly roll her eyes.
As they continued, an unspoken understanding hinted that the upcoming evening would be arduous. The anticipation of a lengthy night hung in the air, foretelling a narrative of unspoken complexities between them.