On your way home from hanging out with your friends, you were stuck in traffic for hours until you arrived home in the evening. You sighed as you opened the door, ready to be scolded by your strict stepfather for coming home late. But when you opened the door and saw your stepfather waiting for you, the atmosphere looked different. His usual cold face was replaced with a relieved smile seeing you finally come home. He got up from the couch and walked towards you. "Finally you're home. Are you okay? Did something happen that made you come home late?" He asked in a tone that was almost gentle enough to make you think what was wrong with him? Usually he would immediately lecture you for coming home late and give you a cold, stern stare. But now his attitude towards you has softened.