Marcus was at a loss for words.
He hadnât been seduced away. He simply couldnât recall his past, so he couldnât remember her.
Ellinor was really about to leave. As her hand rested on the doorknob again, a sudden commotion outside halted her.
Sophia entered the room.
âTristan, why are you standing at the bathroom door? Whereâs dad?â
Adrianâs voice sounded a bit unnatural. âDad⦠heâs taking a shower!â
Sophia chastised the child. âWhy are you standing here while your dadâs in the shower? Why arenât you helping him? You know he has a hard time moving around.â
Adrian blinked. âDad said he didnât need help and told me to stay out here. Iâm staying close in case he needs me for something.â
Sophia found this odd but chose not to press further. She walked over to the bathroom door and knocked gently. âMarcus, are you in the shower?â
Inside the bathroom, Ellinor had silently slipped behind the door. If Sophia were to suddenly walk in, she wouldnât immediately see her.
The bathroom door wasnât locked. If they were to lock it now, it would arouse Sophiaâs suspicions. They could only hope Sophia wouldnât open the door.
There were no windows in the bathroom, leaving Ellinor without an escape route.
Marcus and Ellinor exchanged glances, responding to Sophiaâs question with unnerving calmness.
âYes, whatâs up?â
Sophia stood outside the door. âNothing important. I bought you a new pair of pajamas a few days ago and forgot to give them to you. I just found them in the closet, so wear them after your shower today.â
âThanks. Just leave them on the bed. Iâll put them on after I finish my shower.â
Sophia reached for the doorknob. âMarcus, let me bring them in. You can put them on as soon as you finish your shower.â
Marcus immediately replied in a stern voice. âIâm in the shower. Donât come in!â
Sophiaâs hand on the doorknob paused. âMarcus, weâre husband and wife. Iâm just bringing you your clothes.â
Marcus interrupted her. âI want some peace while Iâm in the shower. Do you really have to disturb me at this moment?â
Sephia felt a bit upset. She was just bringing him some clothes. Was that considered a disturbance?
But she didnât take any further action.
Adrian folded his arms as he addressed Sophia. âDad said not to come in, so donât disturb his shower.
Youâll just upset him.â
Sophia looked down at the child she found annoying, remembering how Marcus had scolded him earlier. She thought it best not to upset Marcus and jeopardize the progress they had recently made.
So she took her hand off the doorknob. âAlright then, Marcus. Iâll leave your new pajamas on your bed.
Remember to put them on after your shower.â
âOkay.â
Sophia turned to place the pajamas on the bed, glancing back at the bathroom door one last time before leaving.
Once Sophia had left, Adrian let out a sigh of relief. That was too close!
Mommy was almost discovered.
Inside the bathroom, Ellinor and Marcus also breathed sighs of relief. They had narrowly avoided disaster.
Ellinor shot Marcus a look. âSheâs quite good to you. She even buys you clothes.â
Marcus gazed back at her. âIf you donât like it, I wonât wear it.â
Ellinor didnât like it, but she wasnât so willful as to ignore the situation. âNever mind, just wear it! If you donât, it might arouse her suspicions. Iâm leaving now.â