Matthew left her to rest while he saw the rest off.

For the rest of the day, she did not leave her room as she was working. She finished her work early enough and decided to rest for a bit, when Matthew knocked on her door.

“Baby?” he called and her eyes almost popped from her sockets.

“What did you call me?” she asked as he walked into the room.

“I already said you are my wife. Of course I can call you this,” he said and she blinked in confusion.

“What wife? What if someone hears and talks?” she asked incredulously.

“I have decided that I will try hard...