He was pulling away
A perceptible shift in her husband’s demeanor became evident to her; he began to offer forehead kisses instead of those on the lips, displaying diminishing interest in her daily well-being. Despite the emotional distance, Monica harbored an understanding deep within. Marrying someone facing health challenges posed its own set of difficulties, and she empathized with the strain it placed on their relationship. As the dynamics between them subtly transformed, Monica grappled with the complexities of illness impacting not just her well-being but also the intricate threads that bound them together, adding an unspoken layer of shared challenges to their marital journey.