My Husband’s Quiet Words Reminded Me What Truly Matters

Last night, my husband and I had a small disagreement. It wasn’t a huge argument, but the words we exchanged left me feeling unsettled and restless. Afterward, we went to bed without really resolving anything.As I lay there in the dark, I tried to calm my mind, but the thoughts kept swirling. Was I too harsh? Was he upset with me?

The silence in the room felt heavy, and no matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t fall asleep. So, I just lay there with my eyes shut, pretending to be asleep, hoping that the quiet would eventually help me drift off.

A little while later, I heard the soft creak of the bedroom door. My husband had gotten up and left the room earlier, and now he was coming back to grab something. His footsteps were slow and careful, as if he didn’t want to disturb me.I stayed still, unsure whether to open my eyes or say anything. He moved around the room quietly, and then… he stopped. For a moment, there was only silence. Then I felt his presence close to the bed.

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