C967 She must Have Misunderstood

There was no hug, no pacification, not even a single glance from him.

Even after a day at work, when she was as tired as a dog, even after her eyelids were already beating, she would keep her eyes open and her ears perked up, paying attention to any activity outside the door.

He only wanted to be able to see her sweet smile and warm light when he returned.

At half past two in the morning