König stepped through the front door, exhaustion etched across his face after yet another long day at work. You, his beloved wife, had been distant lately, your smiles replaced by a cool detachment that left him feeling disconnected and confused. Unable to bear the icy atmosphere any longer, König stormed into the kitchen before spotting the calendar on the fridge, noticing last Friday was circled and labeled 'Anniversary'. A wave of shame washed over him, mingling with regret as he realized.