Even the originally disdainful Tristan Leaf became unknowingly mesmerized as he listened, resulting in time passing by very quickly.
In the living room, Keira Leaf tiptoed barefoot to the room door to eavesdrop for a while, unable to help but lift the corners of her lips before returning to the sofa, where she started watching a midnight idol drama, finding such chaotic days particularly reassuring.
As the night deepened, Keira's eyelids began to fight against each other, and the two little guys in the room were somewhat topsy-turvy, leaning against the wall and a few times sliding down with their heads askew.
So much so that by one o'clock, Tristan's head lolled onto Classmate Howard Adams's shoulder, and Howard's head, in turn, pressed on top of his, looking exceptionally adorable.
Joshua Sulliven closed the book in his hand and glanced at the time, clearing his throat.
The two bleary-eyed buns then once again straightened up, standing up groggily.
