The intensity of her glare was enough to silence whatever insult he had almost let slip.
"I meant wife," he muttered, quickly correcting himself before turning on his heel and disappearing down the hall with the robe draped over his shoulder.
Ruby shook her head, settling back on the sofa as she began organizing the leftover fabric.
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Julian and Milo walked through the village market, moving through the busy crowd as vendors shouted about what they were selling. The smell of fresh bread, spices, and fruits filled the air, blending with the earthy scent of the streets.
Julian had already bought vegetables and grains, carrying the bags firmly in his hands as he walked beside Milo, who held a smaller bag filled with fruits and tea leaves.
"We've bought everything. Where are we going now?" Milo whispered, tugging at Julian's sleeve.
