Moreover, she had never broached the subject of his memory loss.
This sense of being undervalued and unloved only grew with each passing day.
Waylen even began to entertain the idea that he might be suffering from a mental ailment, leading him to seek the counsel of a psychologist in solitude.
The psychologist assured Waylen that he wasnât suffering from any illness, suggesting that perhaps his discontent stemmed from an imbalance in his s@xual life.
During their intimate moments at night, Waylen found himself pondering whether having s@x twice a week was insufficient for a couple of their age.
Rena buried her face in the pillow, lost in her thoughts, mirroring Waylenâs distracted state.
âWhatâs on your mind?â
Waylen leaned in, planting a tender ki*s on her cheek.
Rena embraced him, her arms encircling his neck, and replied, âIâm thinking about what breakfast Iâll prepare for Alexis and Edwin tomorrow morningâ¦â
Waylen gazed at her quietly, gently holding her slender waist.
Their Lovemaking came to an end.
Waylen got up to take a shower, while Rena lay on the bed, a sheen of sweat on her forehead.
From the bathroom, a slightly hoarse and muffled groan could be heard.
Rena was taken aback.
Was Waylen⦠masturbating?
Was he unsatisfied with their earlier encounter?
As a wife, Rena knew it wasnât appropriate to pry into his privacy; instead, she should uphold her husbandâs dignity.
Besides, after a tiring day, she felt exhausted.
She adjusted her pajamas, pulled up the quilt and drifted off to sleep.
Half an hour later, Waylen emerged from the bathroom, naked.
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Looking at the woman sleeping on the bed, his heart felt inexplicably complex.
He yearned for her but, despite the apparent warmth of their embrace, he couldnât escape the feeling of a Lack of reciprocation.
In the past six months, they hadnât faced any major hardships.
Yet, something vital seemed to be missing.
Waylen didnât want Rena to be exposed to second-hand smoke, so he retired to the study, lit a cigarette and smoked it leisurely.
He convinced himself that this life was satisfactory and that he should find contentment in it.