Emily pushed Alex away abruptly and turned around. She saw Andy standing at the entrance of the living room, his eyes heavy with sleep and his hair tousled. The charged atmosphere lingered in the silence. Emily stood up and quickly walked towards him.
"Mommy," Andy called as she approached. "Can I sleep with you tonight?" he asked, holding onto Emily's hand.
"Okay," Emily replied with a warm smile, casting a glance back at Alex before leading Andy to his bedroom. Once they left, the living room fell into a hushed stillness. The sense of intimacy still clung to the air around Alex; Emily's scent lingered.
