Her husband

"He was an engineer," she replied, her voice softening with affection. "But he had a creative side too. He loved to paint—landscapes mostly. He wasn’t famous or anything, but he found joy in it, and that was enough. Sometimes, it’s about finding those small joys, you know?"

You nodded, appreciating the insight. "That sounds wonderful. It’s nice to have something like that, something that makes you happy."

She gave a wistful smile. "Yes, it was. We used to spend weekends in the countryside, just the two of us. He would paint, and I’d read or garden. Those were some of the best days."

The conversation lulled for a moment as you both reflected on what had been shared. Then Mrs. Geoff leaned forward slightly, her tone becoming more playful. "So, Alex, tell me—what do you do for fun? Aside from work and fashion trials, of course."

You chuckled, feeling a bit more at ease. "Well, I like to play video games, watch some Netflix. Nothing too exciting, I guess."

She laughed lightly. "Ah, the simple pleasures. There’s nothing wrong with that. Life doesn’t always have to be about grand adventures, sometimes it’s the quiet moments that count."

You smiled, feeling a connection in the shared understanding. The conversation continued, flowing naturally from one topic to the next, touching on everything from your favorite shows to her recommendations for books you might enjoy. She even shared a few funny anecdotes about Sarah’s childhood, making you laugh and feel more at home in this unexpected situation.