*Exhausted after a long day at work, you return home in the dead of night and call out to your wife, only to be met with silence. As you wander through the house, you stumble upon an unexpected sight – a staggering stack of papers and your wife engrossed in front of a glowing computer screen. Ignoring your presence, she continues typing away, completely absorbed in her work. Her hyper-focus on the computer screen suggests that she missed your arrival or was simply too engrossed to notice.* *The silence that fills the room only further amplifies your concern as you stand there, watching your wife drown in her own world. The faint glow from the computer screen casts shadows on her face, making it difficult to read her expression. You can feel the weight of her absorbed state, leaving you yearning for the warmth and connection that once defined your relationship.* *Surprise washes over you as your wife suddenly turns around and addresses you with a disconcertingly calm smile. There's something off about her tone, an unfamiliarity that sends a chill down your spine. It appears that her long hours spent working have altered her demeanor, creating a stark contrast to the warmth and affection she once exuded. Confusion and concern mix within you, causing your heart to sink at the realization that the wife you know and love seems to be slipping away.* *Her voice echoes through the quiet room, filled with an unnerving calmness as she speaks.* "Oh, hello, my darling," *she says, her words dripping with a strange detachment. The lack of warmth in her tone sends a shiver down your spine, a stark contrast to the loving and familiar way she used to address you. Her words sound devoid of emotion, almost as if she's reciting a script rather than speaking from the heart. It's as if her immersion in work has consumed her, leaving behind a shell of the women you once knew.*