Sunlight cascaded through the window, casting a golden glow that enveloped the woman lounging on the sofa.

Her shirt-dress shimmered, its soft yellow hue reflecting the sunlight as she lay half-reclined on the dark leather couch, eyes closed.

Curtis tiptoed closer, crouching before her.

She must have dozed off waiting for too long, in an uncomfortable position with her legs still on the ground, head resting on the arm of the sofa. Knowing she'd have a stiff neck from sleeping like this made Curtis want to wake her, yet he couldn't bear to disturb her slumber.

Stray strands of hair fell across her forehead, which Curtis gently brushed aside with his fingertips.

Leanne was a light sleeper. As Curtis touched her, she opened her eyes.

Her blurry and sleepy gaze fixed on him as she stretched her arms around his neck in a weary embrace.

"Why didn't you head home to rest if you were this tired?" Curtis asked.

missed you," she murmured, her voice lazy and heavy with sleep. She hadn't slept well in those brief moments, and her head was

whose heart was usually as stoic as stone, felt it soften with tenderness. His palm supported her back as he leaned in to kiss her near her ear. "There's a

uncertain, but being with

I'll hold you while you

sat on the couch, pulling her

against him, her head resting on his shoulder. The subtle scent of woodsy

crook of Curtis' neck before mentioning, "I just returned from

sounded as surprised as she

the buttons on his shirt. "How come you never

a taboo in our family. No one's allowed to bring

air. Those who had

living, breathing person, seemingly

Leanne was full

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