That evening, Bruce returned with a headache as usual and found that unlike the previous days the house was unusually quiet. He pushed the door open and saw the twins huddled up together.
He smiled at Rachael who was watching TV absentmindedly, "how long have you been there?"
She lifted her head when she heard his voice and replied with a smile, "All day. How was work?"
He kissed her forehead slightly and sat beside her, "boring as usual. You have eye circles, you know?"
She nodded and sighed, "he came by today but I might have gone overboard."
He stroked her back to comfort her, "he should be thankful that I wasn't here when he came over otherwise I would've broken his ribs. Anyone who makes my wife unhappy is an enemy of mine."
She chuckled at his comment and held to his hand while leaning on his shoulder. Those shoulders have become more than a pillar of support but of hope. She felt safe here.
