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Karl quickly changed out of his clothes into a pair of soft cotton trousers on returning from his brooding walk.

"Karl, why are you straight up ignoring me now?" my tone was gentle yet firm as I turned to lay on my side facing him on the bed.

Karl turned his head away from me. "I'm trying to move past the whole divorce request thing you sprung on me earlier," he muttered with his jaw clenched.

I placed my hand on his stubbly cheek and turned his face back towards me.

His eyes were dark with mixed emotions while we held each other’s gaze.

"I'm really sorry for that outburst, babe. You know I also can't bear the thought of being apart from you, even for a single day, let alone getting divorced and splitting up for good. It physically pains me when you're upset with me," my voice was thick with emotion.

He pulled me into a spooning embrace from behind.

I felt warmth blossom in my chest from his tender touch and snuggled my body back against his.

I covered his large hand res