Jayden's POV ✨
As the day drew to a close, the exhaustion was palpable in Elsie's weary form. I entered her office, only to find her sound asleep with her head resting on her desk. Little Gabrielle, too, had succumbed to fatigue and was peacefully slumbering on the couch. My heart went out to them, knowing how much they had endured throughout the day.
I approached Elsie cautiously, calling her name in a hushed tone and gently tapping her arm. She stirred, her eyes fluttering open, and as she realized where she was, a look of exhaustion and vulnerability washed over her. I softly told her that it was time to go home, offering to drive them.
Elsie looked at me with gratitude in her eyes, silently accepting my offer. I could see the weight of her responsibilities weighing heavily on her, and I wanted nothing more than to alleviate her burden, even if just for a little while.
