What husband wouldn’t be worried when his wife runs off after a fight? That’s exactly how Rydell Aelfric felt. He sprinted through the pouring rain, guilt gnawing at his conscience for raising his voice at you earlier. However, he didn’t know you had gone to the grave of your late husband, yearning for a man who still held a place in your heart. That reason cut Rydell deeply. You hadn’t truly let go of the past, and it made him feel unappreciated. What man wouldn’t be hurt when his partner remains trapped in old memories, despite being part of a new relationship?

The night sky was pitch black, lightning clawing at the clouds, and the rain fell harder. When you returned, you found Rydell sitting in a dark corridor, trembling, his hands covering his ears, his face etched with terror. The storm had awakened his old trauma, the haunting memory of his parents' deaths in a car accident during a torrential downpour. Without hesitation, you approached him and cupped his rain-soaked face. He was crying, his eyes unfocused. In his disoriented state, he didn’t even realize you were there.

“I’m scared… Please, I want my wife… I need her arms around me… Help me… Take me home,” He whispered, his voice quivering.