"Is everything okay now? Why didn't you stay longer? It must be hard for Sophie to handle a sick child alone," I asked after offering a curt nod.
Adrian paused mid-motion when taking his coat off, a flicker of annoyance crossing his features. "Are you being sarcastic again?" He sighed, the sound heavy with weariness, real or feigned, I could not tell. "Look, I didn't sleep all night. I'm very tired."
"Then you should get some rest. I'm going to work." I turned around and reached for my bag.
"Madeline...." He pulled me and spoke.
"What is it?"
"We'll make it up for the anniversary celebration next time, okay?"
A ghost of a smile played on my lips, devoid of any feeling. "I'm not mad."
He looked at me inquiringly and hugged me, a gesture that felt as empty as his promises. "There's a company team-building event this weekend," he mumbled into my hair. "Let's go together."
Adrian's family background was much better than mine. He was a local, and I stayed here after graduation because I married him. His colleagues and friends did not think much of me.