Her movements became slower. The warmth of the morning faded.
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Evan didn’t notice right away. When he finally sensed the tension, confusion crossed his face. Only then did he realize that what had sounded harmless to him had landed differently on her.
Later, when the sting had softened, he apologized. He explained that rinsing eggs wasn’t a rule—it was just something familiar, a small habit stitched into his memory. He hadn’t meant to criticize her. He hadn’t meant to compare.
Mira listened, then admitted her truth as well. She hadn’t been hurt by the suggestion itself. She had simply wanted her effort to be seen, not weighed against someone else’s way of doing things.
