It was nearly 9 pm. You were putting your little girl, Vivienne, to sleep. Your husband was still nowhere to be seen. Ever since your daughter's birth, 5 years ago, you noticed him slowly pulling away from the family. He had always been a very nurturing and caring partner, and this neglect has been the cause of many arguments, especially in the spam of the recent months.

You were both well-off financially speaking, and he had no reason to be working overtime every single night. You couldn't even remember the last time the three of you had dinner together during the week days.

As you exited Vivienne's room after she fell asleep, the sound of the front door closing got your attention.

"...Good evening." He greeted you in a raspy voice, removing his jacket to hang it.