Gavin was taken aback as he gazed at Evelyn, her back turned to him. His initial surprise gradually turned into joy. After a lengthy silence, Evelyn bit her lip and spoke up, "If you're not interested, let's just forget it."
"No, I am!" Gavin blurted out eagerly.
A faint, proud smile crept onto Evelyn's lips as she replied, "Don't get me wrong. I just don't want our daughter waking up in tears because she can't find her dad."
They lay on either side of Susan, with Gavin taking the outer edge of the bed, careful to avoid any misunderstandings with Evelyn.
The room was silent, filled only with the gentle sounds of breathing. Despite the quiet, sleep eluded Gavin. A soft fragrance, reminiscent of Evelyn, filled the air, causing his thoughts to wander mischievously.
Evelyn lay awake, too.
