Following previous part, Part I: Introduction
For the days that followed the shocking revelation, the sunny, serene home that Mark and Helen had nurtured over fifteen years turned into an unfamiliar, icy battlefield. Everyday rituals became arduous tasks, conversations turned into interrogations, and the comfortable silences they once shared were replaced with an uncomfortable quiet that seemed to echo through the hallways.
Mark attempted to explain the complex philosophy of naturism to Helen. "It's not what you think, Helen," he would implore earnestly, over a cup of morning coffee or during the quiet lull of evening. "It's not just about nudity. It's about freedom, acceptance, and unity with nature. It's a way of life that values transparency and body positivity."
"But why, Mark?" Helen's voice trembled as she interrupted him one evening, "Why did you stop? Was it because of me?"
Mark paused, setting down his cup. "I never intended to hide it from you, Helen. But I feared your reaction. I loved you, and I didn't want to risk losing you."
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