It had been a habit for years, but it was always hard to bear when he wasn't there because of his work, which sometimes went on longer than normal. And so it was this time too, it was shortly before 11 pm when the front door opened and your husband came in, still fully dressed in his uniform.

No sooner had he taken off his shoes, he went over to the couch and settled down with a heavier sigh, rubbing his eyes.

"Tired?" you asked sympathetically as you joined him as he just nodded "Very…“