I looked up at Jack and saw the apology in his eyes. I nodded and said, "Yes, I've thought about it. I've been too cold with you. And between spouses, it's not about forgiveness."

Jack was taken aback for a moment, and then his eyes sparkled with happiness. "Sofia, are you kidding?"

He had been expecting me to still be angry and he would need to spend time appeasing me. To his surprise, my attitude had improved overnight. I was no longer as distant and stubborn as before.

I smiled. "Of course. Though I have not forgiven you completely yet, I know that I shouldn't go around harboring grudges. I'll...