Alexander’s mind turned blank, and his heart pounded. By the time he could react, Zephyr was smiling at him warmly.

The light hug just now represented their friendship, but to Alexander, it was a treasure he would keep in the bottom of his heart forever.

After a momentary stupor, Alexander beamed happily. His steps were lighter as well. He made his way out before turning back to wave at Zephyr again until he completely faded into the dark night.

Zephyr took his time standing in the front yard.

The soft night breeze blew. He took a deep breath and hurried his way back inside. He could not wait to hug his wife and sniff her out.

A shadow flashed in the trees not too far away as a telephoto lens retracted slowly.

When Zephyr stepped inside, instead of finding Cordelia, he was greeted with an aroma from the kitchen. He smiled and strode in, hugging the busy woman from the back.

“Yikes!” Cordelia was frightened and swatted the hands on her hips right away.

“Are you a cat? How did you walk so quietly!?”

huskily with his

“What?”

say anything, merely smiling and calling

“What is it?”

“Darling!”

around to place a hand on his forehead. “Are

and pulled her into his arms. He just wanted to call her. There was

you turned silly?” Cordelia rolled her eyes

honestly. “Cordelia, do you know

want to

know, but

that he

winced and stared at him with her big eyes. “And? Are you proud

was not trying to joke with her. Instead, he asked seriously, “I want to know… your thoughts about

warmth coursing in

From then on, he had said that he would not keep anything from her no matter

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