Iris gently pushed open the door of Theo's room to find him sitting on the floor against the bed, the room engulfed in darkness.
Hearing Iris enter, Theo didn't even lift his head, just remained seated. Iris couldn't see his face clearly.
She softly closed the door, sat down beside him, and reached out to touch his cheek — she felt the dampness on it.
Theo was crying.
"Theo..." Iris felt her heart being squeezed, she knelt down, cupping Theo's face in her hands, hurriedly wiping away his tears.
Theo wrapped his arms around Iris' waist, burying his head in her neck, and began to sob softly.
In that moment, the air in the room seemed to freeze, only Theo's deep sobs echoing in the darkness. Iris held him tightly, feeling his body tremble, her heart aching with his.
"Theo, tell me, what happened?" Iris' voice was gentle yet firm, wanting to offer Theo her utmost support.
