As he reached the door, he paused dramatically and added, "Oh, I almost forgot to mention, Laura happens to be my wife!"

His words reverberated through the cafe, sparking a round of applause, particularly from the younger onlookers who had witnessed the entire spectacle.

Right or wrong, they relished seeing the haughty woman put in her place.

Edwin swiftly made his way outside and spotted Laura in the square, perched on a bench.

Her eyes were tinged with red, giving her the appearance of a delicate, adorable rabbit in distress.

He observed her from a distance, contemplating.

Soon, Edwin's eyes fell on a nearby cotton candy stand. He approached and purchased a cotton candy, the vendor eyeing him with curiosity.

Edwin flashed a hundred dollar bill, explaining with a smile, "My wife's feeling a bit down, so I thought I'd bring her some cheer.”

The cotton candy seller chuckled, his initial skepticism melting away.

Edwin gestured for him to keep the change, prompting the seller to craft a cute, fluffy rabbit-shaped cotton candy as Edwin requested.

Carrying the sweet confection, Edwin approached Laura and extended it toward her, a gesture of solace.

Laura took a moment, her red, teary eyes lifting to meet Edwin's gaze.

Edwin crouched down, delicately placing the stick of cotton candy in her hand.

His voice, remarkably tender, asked, “Want me to carry you?"

Laura looked at him and managed a smile.

Without further words, Edwin affectionately patted her head and dusted off her shoulders.

"Let's go. We're having dinner at my parents’.

Laura obediently trailed behind him.

His hand exuded warmth, and his presence became strangely comforting.

In that moment, the earlier unpleasantness seemed to fade into insignificance.