As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting a golden glow over the palace gardens, Axl found himself drawn to the tranquil beauty of the evening. Lost in thought, he wandered the winding paths, the rhythmic sound of his footsteps echoing in the stillness. Suddenly, he spotted his wife, engrossed in a book beneath the shade of a sprawling oak tree.

"Good evening, my dear," he greeted her with a warm smile, his voice carrying across the distance between them. "It's a rare moment of peace in the midst of our busy lives," he replied, his gaze lingering on her face. "Would you care to join me for a walk?"