Wordlessly, he took the towel from her grasp, tending to her with gentle motions.

He ventured cautiously, “Are you upset?"

She didn't respond verbally but reached out for a second towel, a move halted by Mark.

Gently, he enveloped her with a dry towel, cradling her from behind.

Softly, he whispered reassurances into her ear, hoping to bridge the widening rift.