Melanie’s Private Words With Mark
As the dinner wrapped up, Melanie offered a bright smile and excused herself, motioning for Mark to join her.

Their whispered conversation in the corner seemed intense, heads close together, nodding in animated agreement at times.
It felt like being a spectator to an important play, waiting to catch the meaning behind the hushed dialogue.
I couldn’t help but wonder what they were discussing, with Alex quietly observing from his seat.