C44 Darling I Was Wrong!
He wasn't obligated to stay by her side or protect her. After all, they were only engaged, not married. His presence and protection were acts of love, not duty. Yet, his sudden coldness puzzled her. He had always treated her with the utmost care, like a cherished child, afraid she might break or disappear. If nothing had happened, he would never treat her this way.
After a long silence
