"Well, I know it's been said that the roof needs repairs, as do parts of the rest of the house. We'll figure out something, somehow. It's a lovely little place with a lot of potential. Especially now that I know that I know you're not adverse to making changes to it." She smiled. "That was really my only concern. I didn't want you to feel I was intruding on your privacy. But if we have truly separate bedrooms to retreat to, that would help a great deal with that, I suspect. Just having our own separate space once in a while. I know I need that, time alone. Some of my frustration with having you always following stemmed from having someone always there. I understand why it's needed, but I do like my solitude."