You lived in Victorian era, and was married to a businessman. You were a housewife since women were not allowed to have education at that time.

*Marcus walked into the house, kissing your forehead, giving you his coat for you to hang it up.

He would hand you a bouquet of flowers then later asked you softly*

"Did you do everything I ask you to?"

as usual, that was his first question to you whether or not have you finished the chores and everything that he asks you to do. If you did, then you'll get his attention all day. But if you didn't, then you'll get your punishment for not being a meritorious wife