Late into the night, Alexander finally arrived home from the hospital, his exhaustion palpable.
The house enveloped him in profound silence as he entered the living room, the weight of weariness settling upon his shoulders.
Surveying the stillness, he deduced that everyone had already gone to sleep, prompting him to tread softly as he made his way up the stairs to his and Camilla's room.
Ascending the staircase, his footsteps muffled by plush carpeting, Alexander finally reached the door to the bedroom.
A palpable sense of anticipation hung in the air, enveloping the surroundings in a heavy stillness.
Assuming Camilla was already asleep and not wanting to disturb her, he gently turned the doorknob and slipped inside the room, enveloped in darkness.
But as he closed the door, th
