As they stepped through the front door, Nadine became anxious. Zander, who had been so affectionate and attentive during their outing, suddenly became distant and indifferent. It was as if a switch had been flipped, leaving Nadine struggling to make sense of this sudden change in his demeanor.

She glanced at him, searching for any sign of warmth or connection, but his eyes seemed distant, and his expression was blank. Witnessing this transformation after the wonderful time they had just spent together was disheartening for Nadine.

Confusion and concern filled her mind as she tried to understand what could have caused this sudden shift. Had she done something wrong? Was...