Without waiting for her to respond, he slid his plate across to her, the steak already cut into neat pieces, and took her plate for himself. She watched him, quiet, as he moved with an unexpected gentleness.

“No, I’m just hungry,” Sarah said, forcing a small smile as she picked up her fork.

Nathan studied her, sensing the heaviness in her silence.

“I heard that people can get divorced if they aren’t happy together,” he said suddenly, his voice quiet but direct.

Sarah’s hand ...