Joaquin spent the night with her, but they both slept on either side of the bed. He didn't push his luck anymore, 'respecting' her personal space when he figured it was pointless. Aries wouldn't be coaxed with words this time.
So when morning came, he made time to eat breakfast with her. Although his wife was still distant, with the seal she gifted him, his determination to win her over significantly increased. It had been a week since then.
"I heard you had been doing well." Aries sat down beside Curtis with anticipation in her eyes. She had been busy with Joaquin that she only visited him now. Curtis kept his eyes on the floor, hands on his lap, like a good child.
"I'm really glad to see you doing well, Curtis." She raised her hand and ruffled his head, something that always guaranteed her a look from him. So she smiled and nodded encouragingly.
"It feels rewarding in a way."
