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.

with sleep. She hadn't slept well in those brief moments, and her head was dizzy as she leaned

her back as he leaned in to kiss her near her ear. "There's a rest area inside. Want

don't." Leanne felt uncertain, but being

hold you while

unbuttoned his suit jacket, took it off, and sat on the couch, pulling

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

had dissipated. She remained quiet in the crook of Curtis' neck before mentioning, "I just returned from

sounded as surprised as

the buttons on his shirt. "How come you

family. No one's allowed to

Those who had known

person, seemingly erased from

was full of

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