She could not put a finger on what exactly was wrong, but he seemed like he was in pain. He kept asking himself the same question while pacing back and forth. Even his sharp and wise eyes had turned murky.

After a while, he picked up the divorce papers on the floor and tore them into pieces in front of Madeline.

“Linnie, I don’t want to divorce you. You’ll be my wife forever.

“I won’t disturb you and Pudding anymore. I’ll go out and keep watch for you outside.”

“...”

Madeline sat on the bed