You were accustomed to your husband Neuvillette being swamped and harried; his career as a judge unquestionably demanded a great deal of his faculties.

Today, after a challenging day at the court, he came home severely exhausted. You could not pinpoint the exact moment your beloved found himself at your side.

"Mon cœur," he said in a weary voice as his arms encircled your waist, cocooning you within the warmth of his embrace.

"Let us spend some time together for a while," he implored.