For a quarter of a century, Naomi had felt truly lucky to be married to Liam. Their life together had been pleasant, filled with the normal ebbs and flows that come with any long-term relationship. There had never been anything significant enough to threaten their bond, and Naomi had always believed their marriage was rock-solid. However, in recent times, some subtle changes in Liam’s behavior had started to make Naomi question everything she thought she knew.
It all began with something seemingly insignificant – Liam started spending a bit more time in the bathroom than usual. In the past, he had always been quick about his personal time, rarely lingering in there for more than a few minutes. Naomi had even playfully teased him about this efficiency. But around six months ago, things took a different turn. He began to spend hours locked away in the bathroom.
