After hanging up, Eric got into the car and noticed Sylvia staring at him.

"What’s wrong?" he asked, touching his face. "Is there blood on my face?"

Sylvia burst into laughter. "No, I was just thinking you’re very powerful. What if you ever decide to be abusive? What would I do then?"

Eric's face darkened.

"Would I ever be abusive?" He spread his hands wide. "Do I look like that kind of person? Against enemies, we strike hard. But with my wife, I’d be nothing but gentle..."

After a brief ch