He wanted to serve her every day. He wanted to cook for her and give her flowers every day. It was just that simple without any schemes and ulterior motives at all. How great would that be?

Gloria rolled her eyes at him with annoyance, and then she smiled. "James, you didn't bring me flowers today."

"Gloria, I—" James wanted to explain himself but he was cut off by Gloria before he did.

"I know. I know, James," said Gloria. "It's because you heard Angie talking about her husband who used to s