“Don’t you like it?” Lopez asked, confused.

“What is all this?” Adrian demanded, his tone sharp as he surveyed the newly decorated living room.

Lopez's heart sank. She immediately realized her efforts had backfired.

“I thought... I thought it would be nice to brighten the house up a little,” she replied cautiously, trying to read Adrian's expression.

“And you thought this was necessary?” Adrian's voice grew sharper with every word.

Lopez bit her lip, disappointment washing over her. She had only wanted to make the house feel warmer, but instead, she had only made him angrier.

“I'm sorry,” she said quietly. “I just wanted...”

“I don't care what you wanted,”...